Churchill : a graphic biography

"A full and wholly fair representation of the most adventurous life in the history of British politics..there is not a word I would have changed in the text of this excellent graphical account." --Andrew Roberts As well as being extremely well-drawn, this excellent book is extraordinarily factually accurate. It will attract a whole new generation to the splendor that is the story of Winston Churchill. Sir Winston Churchill is often referred to as the greatest Briton and is certainly one of the most important and central figures of the 20th Century. This graphic biography takes the reader from Churchill's upbringing, through his military exploits and his experience of the First World War. Best known for his role in the Second World War, this biography presents Churchill's part in this conflict in a detailed yet inventive manner, making this huge event accessible for people of all ages and knowledge.After the graphic biography, there is a series of information pages on Churchill and the War, allowing for either background and supplementary knowledge for the biography, or to explore some of the ideas of the book in more detail. The foreword by Andrew Roberts, one of the leading historians of Churchill, only serves to add more knowledge and insight to this book.This graphic biography is a unique depiction of the life of Winston Churchill. It places his story in the context of the times whilst enabling the reader to truly visualize the key moments in his life and career. They say that a picture paints a thousand words, and this book proves this point exquisitely. "Sir Winston Churchill is often referred to as the greatest Briton and is certainly one of the most important and central figures of the 20th century. Containing both his many pitfalls and triumphs, this graphic biography follows Churchill's upbringing, through his military exploits in World War I and beyond. Best known for his role in the World War II, Churchill presents the Prime Minister's part in this world-changing conflict and how his handling of it turned him into a political icon. Leading Churchill historian Andrew Roberts contributes additional insight in the foreword and historian François Kersaudy provides a new English-language introduction to provide greater background and supplementary knowledge. Churchill is a unique depiction of the life of Winston Churchill that places his story in the context of the times while enabling the reader to truly visualize the key moments in his life and career."--Provided by publisher