Churchill: A Very Peculiar History™

“In the course of my life I have often had to eat my words, and I must confess that I have always found it a wholesome diet.” —Winston Churchill
 
Ambitious, brilliant, troubled, eloquent, arrogant, admired, and hated: all these words describe Winston Churchill. Discover some of the strangest facts about the man voted the greatest Briton of all time.
 
Winston Churchill led a life rich in accomplishments. This fast-paced chronological guide delves into the ups and downs of his life and career, from his birth at Blenheim Palace, through his escapades in the Boer War and blunders as Home Secretary in the Liberal government, to his steely resolve during World War II.