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Winston Churchill: His Times, His Crimes

Winston Churchill: His Times, His Crimes

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Winston Churchill is one of the greatest Englishmen, but Tariq Ali challenges his vaulted record. He was a nationalist who rode into battle in South Africa, Sudan, and India, and was responsible for a series of calamitous errors during the First World War. Despite his record as a defender of his homeland during the Second World War, he was willing to sacrifice more distant domains, such as Singapore and Bengalis. He was also one of the architects of the postwar world we live in today.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: Verso Books


Winston Churchill, a subject of numerous biographies and history books, has been consistently voted as one of the greatest Englishmen. His influence extends even to contemporary times, with Boris Johnson adopting many of his hero's mannerisms. However, Tariq Ali's biography challenges Churchill's revered reputation. Throughout his diverse career as a journalist, adventurer, MP, military leader, statesman, and historian, nationalism played a central role in shaping Churchill's actions, leading to catastrophic consequences.

As a young man, Churchill embarked on military campaigns in South Africa, Sudan, and India, driven by his belief in maintaining the Imperial order. His role as a minister during World War I saw him make crucial mistakes that resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. His handling of the Irish nationalists left deep scars that persist to this day. Despite his reputation as a defender of his homeland during World War II, Churchill was willing to sacrifice distant territories. His hubris led to the fall of Singapore, and his policies resulted in the starving of over 3 million Bengalis in 1943.

Even in the post-war era, as the Empire began to crumble, Churchill remained steadfast in his imperial philosophy. He played a significant role in shaping the postwar world we live in today. Churchill's legacy remains a subject of debate and analysis, with his actions and decisions shaping the course of history.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788735803

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