Churchill's War: The Struggle For Power
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light yellowing on pages congruent with age.
At the heart of the Second World War stands one of history's most formidable and complex figures — Winston Churchill — and Churchill's War: The Struggle For Power strips away the mythology to present a unflinching, meticulously researched account of the man behind the legend. David Irving chronicles Churchill's relentless pursuit of political dominance during Britain's most desperate hours, arguing that the wartime Prime Minister's decisions were as much shaped by personal ambition and the ruthless mechanics of power as by patriotic duty. Drawing on a vast array of private diaries, classified documents, and firsthand testimonies, Irving details the internal battles, diplomatic gambles, and strategic controversies that defined Churchill's wartime leadership, painting a portrait that is as politically charged as it is historically provocative. Irving's revisionist approach places this work firmly within the tradition of contentious historical scholarship, challenging orthodox narratives with forensic detail and a confrontational authorial voice. The book raises searching questions about the nature of wartime leadership, the construction of national myth, and the cost of victory — both for a nation and for those who claim to lead it. Readers who believe they know the Churchill story will find themselves reconsidering the very foundations of that conviction.
Author: David Irving
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Veritas Publishing Company Pty. Ltd.
Genre: WW2
Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light yellowing on pages congruent with age.
At the heart of the Second World War stands one of history's most formidable and complex figures — Winston Churchill — and Churchill's War: The Struggle For Power strips away the mythology to present a unflinching, meticulously researched account of the man behind the legend. David Irving chronicles Churchill's relentless pursuit of political dominance during Britain's most desperate hours, arguing that the wartime Prime Minister's decisions were as much shaped by personal ambition and the ruthless mechanics of power as by patriotic duty. Drawing on a vast array of private diaries, classified documents, and firsthand testimonies, Irving details the internal battles, diplomatic gambles, and strategic controversies that defined Churchill's wartime leadership, painting a portrait that is as politically charged as it is historically provocative. Irving's revisionist approach places this work firmly within the tradition of contentious historical scholarship, challenging orthodox narratives with forensic detail and a confrontational authorial voice. The book raises searching questions about the nature of wartime leadership, the construction of national myth, and the cost of victory — both for a nation and for those who claim to lead it. Readers who believe they know the Churchill story will find themselves reconsidering the very foundations of that conviction.