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Great Contemporaries: Churchill Reflects on FDR, Hitler, Kipling, Chaplin, Balfour, and Other Giants of His Age,Used
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Churchill Sizes Up the Giants of His Age, Offers Wisdom for Our OwnWinston Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature on the strength of his mastery of historical and biographical description. Nowhere is that mastery more evident than in Great Contemporaries(1937), which features Churchills brief lives of those he called Great Men of our age.ISI Books is proud to publish a brandnew, illustrated edition of this neglected classic. Great Contemporaries profiles towering figures ranging from Franklin Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler, Lawrence of Arabia, and Leon Trotsky to Charlie Chaplin, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, and George Bernard Shaw. This editionthe first in twenty yearsincludes five essays that have never appeared in any previous version, some thirty blackandwhite photographs, and an enlightening introduction and annotations by noted Churchill scholar James W. Muller.Written in the decade before Churchill became prime minister, the essays in Great Contemporaries focus on the challenges of statecraft at a time when the democratic revolution was toppling older regimes based on tradition and aristocratic privilege. Churchills keen observations take on new importance in our own age of roiling political change.Ultimately, Great Contemporaries provides fascinating insight into the statesmans perspective. Churchills objective is clear: he tries to learn from these giants what makes a man great. He approaches his subjects with a measuring eye, finding their limitations at least as revealing as their merits.This handsome new edition of Great Contemporaries brings back Churchills unmatched insights and unforgettable prose for a new generation of readers and leaders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Great Contemporaries? A: The main theme of Great Contemporaries is Winston Churchill's reflections on influential figures of his time, examining their lives and contributions while offering insights into leadership and statecraft.
- Q: Who are some of the notable figures discussed in the book? A: Notable figures discussed in Great Contemporaries include Franklin Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler, Lawrence of Arabia, Leon Trotsky, Charlie Chaplin, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, and George Bernard Shaw.
- Q: What type of edition is this publication of Great Contemporaries? A: This is a brand-new, illustrated edition of Great Contemporaries, featuring additional essays and photographs, making it the first new edition in twenty years.
- Q: Is Great Contemporaries suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, Great Contemporaries provides timeless insights that are relevant to modern readers, especially in understanding political and leadership challenges in contemporary society.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition of Great Contemporaries contains 504 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of Great Contemporaries? A: The author of Great Contemporaries is Winston Churchill, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of Great Contemporaries is paperback.
- Q: When was this edition of Great Contemporaries published? A: This edition of Great Contemporaries was published on May 11, 2012.
- Q: What additional content does this edition include? A: This edition includes five previously unpublished essays and approximately thirty black-and-white photographs, along with an introduction and annotations by Churchill scholar James W. Muller.
- Q: In what category is Great Contemporaries classified? A: Great Contemporaries is classified under the category of Europe.