In Command of History
Churchill Fighting and Writing the Second World War
David Reynolds
Explore the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of Winston Churchill's memoirs in In Command of History. David Reynolds uncovers how the memoirs solidified Churchill's legacy and helped shape our understanding of World War II. Discover how the British government censored the book to keep state secrets hidden, and how Churchill himself censored the text to avoid offending world leaders. Reynolds also sheds light on Churchill's Second Wilderness Years, revealing how the leader transformed himself into a historical figure, regained his position as Prime Minister, and gave some of his most memorable speeches.
Publish Date
2005-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
2005-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2004
Goodreads Rating
4.1
ISBN
9780465003303
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2020-08-24T09:41:45.000Z
Today’s book. Re-reading it: my note inside says I first read it during the 2005 Labour party conference! A very great work of historical interpretation and recreation – source