Winston Churchill's World View: Statesmanship and Power / Edition 1

This is a study of the most underlying principles and goals that shaped the actions of one of the most influential men of our time. The author traces the genesis and elaboration of Winston Churchill's views from his youth at the fringes of the British Empire through his rise as a politician. Thompson demonstrates the relevance of Churchill's views to the present world situation, and shows the current need for a steady, principled, pragmatic approach to maintaining world peace.