Winston Spencer Churchill (1905)

By Alexander MacCallum Scott

Book Overview

Winston Spencer Churchill (1905) is a biography of the early life of one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century. Written by Alexander MacCallum Scott, the book delves into the childhood and upbringing of Winston Churchill, exploring the events and experiences that shaped his character and prepared him for a life in politics.The book begins with Churchill's birth in 1874 and traces his early years, including his education at Harrow School and his time at the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. It also covers his early political career, including his election to Parliament in 1900 and his appointment as Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1905.Throughout the book, Scott provides insights into Churchill's personality, his ambitions, and his relationships with family and friends. He also explores the political and social context of Churchill's early years, including the rise of imperialism, the Boer War, and the struggle for women's suffrage.Overall, Winston Spencer Churchill (1905) offers a fascinating glimpse into the formative years of one of the most iconic figures in modern history, shedding light on the events and influences that helped shape his remarkable life and career.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437436838
• ISBN13: 9781437436839
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"