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The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill

by James C. Humes

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"Courageous, bellicose and humorous. . . . To anyone who wishes to have a generous source of quotations, this is the one. Churchill address audiences for seven decades. To those who follow World War II, this is an inspiring book to read and keep on your shelves." — Indianapolis Star

A treasury of more than 1,000 quotations by and anecdotes about one of the most erudite, clever, and eloquent statesmen in history, Sir Winston Churchill. This entertaining compendium of bon mots and trivia is ideal for speakers, students of history, World War II buffs, and general readers.

Book Details

Publisher:
Harper Collins
Published:
2009-10-13
Pages:
256
Language:
EN
ISBN:
9780061833076