About the book
‘By far the most lucid, comprehensive and authoritative account of Churchill that has been offered in a single volume’ Daily Telegraph
Drawing on decades of unprecedented access to Winston Churchill’s family and estate, this classic bestseller remains the definitive biography of Britain’s greatest prime minister. At once intimate and vastly ambitious, it transforms our understanding of who Churchill was and what he accomplished.
‘A masterpiece of scholarship . . . Explores the strategic labyrinths of two world wars with an enviable clarity.’ Guardian
‘Gilbert is, above all, a marshaller of material on a gigantic scale . . . The nakedness of the narrative proclaims its honesty, its unpretentiousness and its erudition.’ The Times
‘One of the greatest histories of our time.’ Margaret Thatcher
‘Genuinely riveting . . . Genius, courage, generosity, humour and imagination shine through.’ Financial Times
‘A stupendous book. He has told the truth.’ A. J. P. Taylor
‘The greatest adventure story of the century.’ Sunday Telegraph
Editions of Churchill: A Life
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804949399
- EBook
- ISBN 9781804949405
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‘By far the most lucid, comprehensive and authoritative account of Churchill that has been offered in a single volume’ Daily Telegraph
Drawing on decades of unprecedented access to Winston Churchill’s family and estate, this classic bestseller remains the definitive biography of Britain’s greatest prime minister. At once intimate and vastly ambitious, it transforms our understanding of who Churchill was and what he accomplished.
‘A masterpiece of scholarship . . . Explores the strategic labyrinths of two world wars with an enviable clarity.’ Guardian
‘Gilbert is, above all, a marshaller of material on a gigantic scale . . . The nakedness of the narrative proclaims its honesty, its unpretentiousness and its erudition.’ The Times
‘One of the greatest histories of our time.’ Margaret Thatcher
‘Genuinely riveting . . . Genius, courage, generosity, humour and imagination shine through.’ Financial Times
‘A stupendous book. He has told the truth.’ A. J. P. Taylor
‘The greatest adventure story of the century.’ Sunday Telegraph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchill: A Life about?
‘By far the most lucid, comprehensive and authoritative account of Churchill that has been offered in a single volume’ Daily Telegraph
Drawing on decades of unprecedented access to Winston Churchill’s family and estate, this classic bestseller remains the definitive biography of Britain’s greatest prime minister. At once intimate and vastly ambitious, it transforms our understanding of who Churchill was and what he accomplished.
‘A masterpiece of scholarship . . . Explores the strategic labyrinths of two world wars with an enviable clarity.’ Guardian
‘Gilbert is, above all, a marshaller of material on a gigantic scale . . . The nakedness of the narrative proclaims its honesty, its unpretentiousness and its erudition.’ The Times
‘One of the greatest histories of our time.’ Margaret Thatcher
‘Genuinely riveting . . . Genius, courage, generosity, humour and imagination shine through.’ Financial Times
‘A stupendous book. He has told the truth.’ A. J. P. Taylor
‘The greatest adventure story of the century.’ Sunday Telegraph
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Churchill: A Life?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military
Where can I read a sample of Churchill: A Life?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781804949399
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Churchill: A Life?
Martin Gilbert
Who is the Publisher of the book Churchill: A Life?
Cornerstone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Churchill: A Life is available as paperback(ISBN 9781804949399) and ebook(ISBN 9781804949405)
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