Winston S. Churchill
Hardcover | Pages: 344 pages Rating: 4.2 | 977 Users | 72 Reviews
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| Title | : | The New World (A History of the English-Speaking Peoples #2) |
| Author | : | Winston S. Churchill |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 344 pages |
| Published | : | May 9th 2002 by Not Avail (first published 1956) |
| Categories | : | History. Nonfiction. European History. European Literature. British Literature |
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The saga continues in this second volume of A History of the English Speaking People. In this book we go from the rise of the Tudors to the rise of the American Colonies and the Restoration of the monarchy. It is fascinating to see the development of rights and the evolution of the common man taking powers bit by bit over the centuries.Churchill is clearly writing with the perspective of a leader who has seen the worst of what dictators can be. I've read other accounts of this period which aggrandize Cromwell. It is clear Cromwell was a significant part of the limited monarchy and recognition of rights of the common man which have given rise to freedom in the western world. It is possible to tell his tale in a favorable light. However, Churchill pulls no punches in pointing out that he was a dictator who employed brutality and extreme measures. Churchill's is a welcome and refreshing perspective. He also sees Henry VIII and Elizabeth in less favorable light than others I've read. He is not openly critical in the way he is of Cromwell, but he provides insight whenever any monarchs act in a dictatorial manner.
I was delighted and impressed by Churchill's first volume because I knew very little about Roman Britain. I am less impressed by this installment, though it is first class history, it is material with which I am somewhat familiar. For a reader unfamiliar with this period or people, this is certainly an outstanding survey, well researched and readable. However, the greatest strength of this book is Churchill's unique perspective, himself an historical figure. I look forward to the next in the series as Churchill connects the events of the past to the rise of the free world with all the rights, liberties and prosperity we enjoy today.
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| Original Title: | A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Vol. 2: The New World |
| ISBN: | 0304363901 (ISBN13: 9780304363902) |
| Series: | A History of the English-Speaking Peoples #2 |
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Ratings: 4.2 From 977 Users | 72 ReviewsCrit Appertaining To Books The New World (A History of the English-Speaking Peoples #2)
While many have found fault with his historical method, and others have critiqued his idiosyncrasies, Time itself will I believe prove the truth in the spirit of Winston's writing if not in the letter. For all his faults, I love him! Although his bust no longer adorns the Oval Office, my four volume set of Winnie's History of the English Speaking Peoples shall continue to adorn my bookshelves and be referred to whenever the subject of British history comes up. Sadly, I have never read themThis volumes covers The Tudor Dynasty, sorting out the mess of Henry VIII and the church. There is considerable coverage of the religious issues of the day. The Cardinal Wolsey episodes, the break with Rome, Martin Luther's impact in the world leading to the reformation. England's clash with Spain in the Spanish Armada, the beginning of the new frontiers in America as the Mayflower sets sail. The final quarter of the book deals with the English civil war, the Cromwell era, and as the political
Churchill could write so well. That's what gives this 5 stars.
The saga continues in this second volume of A History of the English Speaking People. In this book we go from the rise of the Tudors to the rise of the American Colonies and the Restoration of the monarchy. It is fascinating to see the development of rights and the evolution of the common man taking powers bit by bit over the centuries.Churchill is clearly writing with the perspective of a leader who has seen the worst of what dictators can be. I've read other accounts of this period which
This is a very engaging book I highly recommend. It was my first, delving into the intricate threads shaping English rule in the 16 and 17th century. The focus of this volume is mostly on the kings and queen and their interactions with the House of Commons and lords, with which they often fought. From the start of the Stuart monarchy with Henry VII, the break wth Rome over the divorce of Henry VIII with Catherine in order to marry Ann Boleyn(which he later got rid of), the rules of queen
Gets a little slow but worth reading as its history
This book was written by Winston Churchill the famous war leader and politician and he actually won the Nobel prize for literature for this series of four volumes of English history.I read this because my knowledge of English history is surprisingly full of holes. Instead of Learning from start to finish we learnt the highlights and hopped over loads of stuff. For instance Charles I got his head cut off and then it was fast forward t the restoration and then suddenly the American war of
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