Churchill 1874-1965 The Greatest Briton

Forty years ago, in January 1965, the United Kingdom was plunged into mourning when the man hailed as "The Greatest Briton" died at the age of ninety. A soldier, journalist, politician, statesman and author, Winston Churchill had led Britain as Prime Minister twice, first during the turbulent years of World War II and then again for four years from 1951. His state funeral drew the biggest TV audience ever known- 350 million in Europe alone- when it was broadcast live worldwide. His political career brought him high office at a relatively young age- he was Home Secretary and later First Lord of the Admiralty before his fortieth birthday- and his ambition to become Prime Minister was achieved at a time when Britain most needed a bold and courageous war leader. This dossier is a unique collection of documents and letters, supplemented by a fully illustrated biographical booklet that provides an irresistible introduction to one of the twentieth century's most charasmatic world leaders.O'Mara, M. is the author of 'Churchill 1874-1965 The Greatest Briton', published 2001 under ISBN 9781843171157 and ISBN 1843171155.