Meeting Churchill

A Life in 90 Encounters

Sinclair McKay

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Viking
01 December 2023

Biography: historical, political & military; History; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War

Churchill through the eyes of those who met him, published for the 150th anniversary of his birth

This insightful portrait of Winston Churchill delves beyond well-known political moments, incorporating perspectives from various individuals who encountered him throughout his life. From Bletchley Park codebreakers to Hollywood stars, Harold Wilson to Gandhi, these lesser-known interactions reveal glimpses of the man behind the legend.

We meet Churchill the mischievous schoolboy with a penchant for singing obscene songs, and Churchill the elder statesman shedding a tear in the House of Commons smoking room. Other incidents include a young journalist rudely dismissing a call from Churchill as a prank, and a visiting Dwight D. Eisenhower dreaming of being strangled, only to awake entangled in Churchill's borrowed nightshirt.

The book showcases the profound transformations during Churchill's lifetime, which ran from Benjamin Disraeli's premiership to the release of the Rolling Stones' Route 66, and the shift from steam to atomic power. Examining controversial aspects of his legacy, this multifaceted portrait challenges preconceived notions, inviting readers to reconsider the complexities of Churchill.

By: Sinclair McKay
Imprint: Viking
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 144mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 483g
ISBN: 9780241678558
ISBN 10: 0241678552
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 December 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sinclair McKay is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Berlin, Dresden, The Secret Life of Bletchley Park, The Secret Listeners, Bletchley Park Brainteasers and Secret Service Brainteasers. He is a literary critic for the Telegraph and the Spectator and lives in London.