Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat: Winston Churchill's Famous Speeches by Winston Chu

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat by Winston Churchill, David Cannadine A collection of thirty-three orations ranging over fifty years, demonstrating how Winston Churchill gradually honed his rhetoric. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First time in Penguin Classics for this single-volume edition of Churchills most famous speechesThe most eloquent and expressive statesman of his time - phrases such as iron curtain, business as usual, the few, and summit meeting passed quickly into everyday use - Winston Churchill used language as his most powerful weapon at a time when his most frequent complaint was that the armoury was otherwise empty.In this volume, David Cannadine selects thirty-three orations ranging over fifty years, demonstrating how Churchill gradually hones his rhetoric until the day when, with spectacular effect, he mobilized the English language, and sent it into battle (Edward R. Murrow). Notes Single volume collection of Churchills most famous speeches, selected by David Cannadine. Cannadine demonstrates how Churchill invented many phrases now used commonly, such as business as usual and summit meeting. Author Biography Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955. A prolific writer, whose works include The Second World War and A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953.David Cannadine was born in Birmingham in 1950. He is the editor and author of many acclaimed books, including The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy, which won the Lionel Trilling Prize and the Governors Award; Aspects of Aristocracy; G. M. Trevelyan; The Pleasures of the Past; History in Our Time and Class in Britain. He is General Editor of the Penguin History of Britain series. Review "Churchill was a word-spinner of genius. . . . A splendid anthology." -The Sunday Telegraph (London) Long Description The collected speeches of the most eloquent and expressive statesman of his time The only political leader to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Winston Churchill used language as a weapon at a time when he possessed nothing more than an empty armory with which to fight his nations enemies. In this major volume, David Cannadineone of the foremost historians of modern Britainselects thirty-three speeches ranging over fifty years, demonstrating how Churchill honed his rhetoric until the day when, in the words of Edward R. Murrow, he mobilized the English language, and sent it into battle. A landmark of political speechmaking, perfect for the election year, "Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat" is an essential addition to the library of every Churchill fan. Review Quote Churchill was a word-spinner of genius. . . . A splendid anthology. Promotional "Headline" First time in Penguin Classics for this single-volume edition of Churchills most famous speeches Details ISBN0141442069 Short Title BLOOD TOIL TEARS & SWEAT Series Penguin Classics Language English ISBN-10 0141442069 ISBN-13 9780141442068 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Audience Age 17 Subtitle Winston Churchills Famous Speeches Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Tag pengblackclassics Imprint Penguin Classics DOI 10.1604/9780141442068 Edited by Cannadine, David UK Release Date 2007-10-04 Author David Cannadine Pages 416 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-10-04 DEWEY 941.082092 Audience General NZ Release Date 2008-01-03 AU Release Date 2008-01-03 Alternative 9780141903088 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:14687178;

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