Churchill

A concise and friendly biography of Winston Churchill notably written by a German. While I disagree with a few of Sebastian Haffner's many interesting points, such as that Churchill was an absolute failure at school and that Sir Stafford Cripps the politician "might possibly have fitted into the landscape of the second half of the war better than Churchill", on balance Mr. Haffner's book is quite admirable and one that will be enjoyed by those interested in this great man. Perfect for a cross-country airplane flight.

This book is a great account of Churchill's life; how 3 wars made him famous, his rise and fall in British politics, his private life and other subjects. Churchill had an interesting life. Haffner had an interesting way of telling and writing. Together it makes this book one that you should read.

This powerfully written and informative biography of Winston Churchill tells the story of a monumental British figure who was to influenced the world of the 20th Century. European journalist and Churchill biographer Sebastian Haffner was one of the foremost figures in European writing and influenced Churchill's policy towards Germany and the Nazis. In this major examination of Churchill's life and accomplishments, Haffner provides a passionate and involving probe of the man whose methods and motivations changed the political shape of European history.