Customer Reviews

In history lie all the secrets of statecraft - By: Stanley M Debono, 28 Jan 2003
In 1932 Churchill told his publishers that he would be willing to write A History of the Englsih Speaking People (HESP) for the sum of Stg 20,000. He had assumed that it would take him about 4 or 5 years to write. Little did he foresee how he would be overtaken by the world events that ensued.

HESP reveals Churchill's staggeringly profound understanding of the great currents of history.

The Age of Revolution was publishedin 1957 & finallyin 1958 came The Great Democracies. All four were best-sellers. That they have remainedin print for almost half a century is enduring witness to their popularity.

I agree with Sir Arthur Byrant when he said that Churchill's narrative is amongst the most comprehensive & discerning ever written of the English-speaking nations. It is balanced, accurate & reliable.

I regard this book & the other threein the set a very worthwhile purchase.