The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Vol. 3 (Audiobook)

from tuckerresearch

Just as good as Manchester's first two volumes. If there wasn't a whole bunch of hoopla about Reid continuing for the deceased Manchester, you would never know Manchester didn't write it. Very good. Thorough. Interesting. Since it is longer by itself than most full-life, one-volume biographies of...

from Schmerguls

This is the tthird and final volume of the Churchill biography, completed by Paul Reid after Manchester died June 1, 2004. It is a stunning work and tells well (if at too great length) of Churchill''s time after June 1940, including his stellar role when Britain stood alone and of the Blitz, of t...

from mattries37315

After a lifetime striving to obtain the greatest political office one can achieve, you are faced with one of the greatest military threats your nation as ever had to deal with. The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill: Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965 is the final volume William Manchester's biog...

from MichaelHodges

Great historical details, a true history buffs dream book. This book is not just about Churchill, but provides the interested reader a comprehensive review of world history, howbeit with the sweep and excitement engendered by journalistic reporting as opposed to the normal dusty relics of academi...

from bangerlm

I thought Paul Reid did a good job finishing up this last volume. This book contains tons of detail on WWII relationships between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin, strategy on various fronts, and tidbits of personal details. The military strategy probably was the least engaging part for me, but I ...