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The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill by Max Morris

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The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill

Max Morris

Skyhorse · Print & ebook · March 21, 2017

Reading lane: 20th-Century Britain

A History pick for readers exploring The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Sharp Tongues

Come here for

  • Churchill’s phrasing, sharpened
  • Playful political bite

Expect

  • Wit over solemnity
  • English language as a weapon

Book Details

Authors
Max Morris
Publisher
Skyhorse
Published
March 21, 2017
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
20th-Century Britain · Literature & History
Reading lane
20th-Century Britain

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Publisher Categories

  • Presidents & World Leaders

  • World War II History

  • Political Humor

  • Funny Quotes & Anecdotes

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  • English, Irish & Scottish Collections

  • Political Commentary

  • European Politics

  • Quotations

About This Book

Whether you have admired Churchill for your entire life or learned of him through recent movies like The Darkest Hour and Dunkirk, you will be charmed, amused, and astonished by the depth of his though and wisdom of his writing, and his humor. “For myself I am an optimist. It does not seem to be much use being anything else.” “A love of tradition has never weakened a nation, it indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril; but the new view must come, the world m...

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Whether you have admired Churchill for your entire life or learned of him through recent movies like The Darkest Hour and Dunkirk, you will be charmed, amused, and astonished by the depth of his though and wisdom of his writing, and his humor. “For myself I am an optimist. It does not seem to be much use being anything else.” “A love of tradition has never weakened a nation, it indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril; but the new view must come, the world must roll forward…Let us have no fear of the future.” “The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings. The inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries” Winston Churchill led Britain though the darkest hours of World War II and on to victory, but you may not know the range of his speech and writings. Here you will admire Churchill’s devious brand of smarts and learn from his political and humanist outlook on life. Discover what he had to say about: - Domestic politics, war and peace, - People and power, struggles and strife - Education, philosophy - Himself - And much more! Handsomely designed and cleverly curated, this entertaining collection compiles the wisest and wittiest Churchill quotations that speak of the politician’s enduring legacy in contemporary pop culture. Full of savvy and wisdoms, The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill is sure to delight devoted fans of history and casual readers alike.

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