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J. Rufus Fears
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His friend, colleague, and esteemed political foe Clement Attlee once memorialized Winston Churchill as "the greatest Englishman of our time - I think the greatest citizen of the world of our time." More than a half-century later, Churchill's life remains proof that a single individual can change the course of history for the better and make of life a blessed and noble thing, despite public and private trials too numerous to name.
Who was this extraordinary man who rose up at an hour when freedom and right stood in mortal peril before tyranny and terror to rally the British people? To say with courage, genius, and eloquence, "Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, 'This was their finest hour.'"
Moreover, how did he accomplish this amazing feat? And how was it that this achievement was just a single part of a long and fruitful life in a stunning array of endeavors?
In these 12 inspiring lectures, Professor Fears presents a well-balanced portrait of Churchill that does not whitewash his flaws. Yet he also draws on the most recent historical scholarship and material from Churchill's writings and speeches to make the case that Churchill belongs with Pericles of Athens and Abraham Lincoln as one of the greatest statesmen in the history of democracy.
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- Alison
- 16-11-2017
inspiring
well researched and presented and inspiring. learned much about Churchill that is not commonly known. recommended!!
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- Louise
- 03-11-2022
Tough listening
Such a disappointment as there is so much great content here but the narration makes it almost unlistenable. I managed a couple through pure determination to access the information but think this is one where it is better to read than listen.
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- Katy Alexander
- 28-10-2016
disappointing
Unfortunately I found the professor's performance hard to listen to. There is no rhythm to his speech, there are odd pauses, then rushed, stilted sentences, and I found his voice itself quite grating. I've discontinued listening after chapter 2. Very disappointing for such an interesting subject matter.
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