Winston Churchill: Hero of the Empire - The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and His Rise to Power

By: Candice Millard (Author)

Candice Millard's Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill is one of the best African history Books available. This book is bound with quality materials and contains many pages, making it easy to read and a great value for money. With its gripping narrative and insightful analysis, this book is sure to be a favorite among history lovers.

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The Making of the British Empire, The Battle of the Somme, and the Making of Winston Churchill are three iconic moments in British history. The Making of the British Empire was a period of expansion and colonization that began in the 16th century and saw the British Empire become one of the largest empires in history. The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, taking place in the summer of 1916 and ending in a costly victory for the Allies. The Making of Winston Churchill saw the British Prime Minister become one of the most influential politicians of the 20th century, leading Britain through World War II and inspiring generations of future leaders. These three moments are essential for understanding the history of Britain and the world.
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  • Political Leader Biographies: Political Leader Biographies
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2 in South African History#27 in Historical British Biographies#230 in Political Leader Biographies
  • Historical British Biographies: Historical British Biographies
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0307948781
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 416 pages
  • South African History: South African History
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Anchor; Reprint edition
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0307948786
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5.2 x 0.9 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews: 4.6/5 stars of 4,650 ratings

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Ken: Uncovers a rarely discussed period of Churchill’s life. Also gives a brief introduction to the 2nd Boer War

Canada on Nov 15, 2021

T. Graczewski: Nobody does it quite like Candice Millard. She finds relatively obscure historical events – the assassination of President Garfield, the Amazon adventure of former President Teddy Roosevelt, and here the young exploits of Winston Churchill in South Africa – and turns them into absolutely top-notch popular history. Her narratives are compulsively readable. My only complaint is that she hasn’t written more.

Young Winston Churchill was, to put it mildly, a man on the make. “There is no ambition I cherish so keenly,” he told his younger brother, Jack, “as to gain a reputation for personal courage.” He was as good as his word. Before he was 24-years-old he had experienced close order combat in Cuba as a journalist observer, seen comrades hacked to pieces by Pashtun warriors in Malakand on the Afghan border, and became separated from his regiment in the desert sands of Sudan in the war against the Mahdi.

But it wasn’t enough. “[Churchill] wanted not simply to fight,” writes Millard, “but to be noticed while fighting.” He was, in short, a “medal hunter.” And none of his previous adventures had resulted in the public acclaim that he so hungered...

United States on Mar 04, 2021

Kim MacNeil: I thought it might be a slog but i could hardly put it down. I learned a lot and enjoyed it.

Canada on Jan 19, 2020

Frances Harvey: What is not to love about this book. Any age can read it as it is a part of history not just Winston but England and South Africa and bravery. Here is a man that knew he would survive whatever he engaged in. A very very brave man and there is no one to follow in his footsteps. He love England to the very end.

United Kingdom on Apr 02, 2018

Kindle Customer: Following Manchester's classic Goodbye Darkness I tried to read The Last Lion. I failed but largely because I was too young. This book reads like a classic boys own adventure. This book was over too soon a few things occurred. First I got a way better understanding of the Boers particularly Both and their brilliance on the battlefield. Second it made me want to pick up the Last Lion 30 years later. This was an excellent book

Canada on Jan 23, 2017

Don Graeter: Churchill's Boer War experiences have been the subject of multiple Churchill memoirs, a book, a feature length film & a PBS documentary. Many Churchill biographies devote lengthy sections to the topic, most recently Simon Read's 2015 Winston Churchill Reporting (96 pp.)

What does Candice Millard have to add to the oft told tale? Well, a little bit. A positive of this work is that it includes additional detail not usually found in the story, though strictly with regard to peripheral matters: Boer leaders, those who aided Churchill's escape, etc. The best addition is an explanation of the mental state of prisoners of war.

Millard also shows an excellent narrative writing capability. She tells the story of the armored train incident and Churchill's capture and escape very well.

Despite these positives, the book deserves only 2 stars (at best). Its inaccuracies and contradictions are numerous, central to the "Hero" (Churchill) and undermine the primary tenets of the author's thesis.

Churchill was a complex man continually involved in complex affairs. He also operated within a complex political system which varied considerably from the American system....

United States on Jan 13, 2017

S Atkinson: Follows Churchill's character shaping Military career. Interesting, factual but certainly not boring. Well worth reading I think as Candice Millard's style of writing is easy to follow, engaging and insightful.

Canada on Nov 08, 2016



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Best Sellers Rank #2 in South African History#27 in Historical British Biographies#230 in Political Leader Biographies #13 in Air Travel Reference #17 in Solo Travel Guides#30 in Senior Travel Guides #67 in Ethiopia History#185 in North Africa History#6,650 in World War II History
Historical British Biographies Historical British Biographies
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0307948781 1736062905 1629145289
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Paperback ‏ ‎ 416 pages 135 pages
South African History South African History
Publisher ‏ ‎ Anchor; Reprint edition Augmentus Inc Skyhorse; First Edition
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0307948786 978-1736062906 978-1629145280
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 13.6 ounces 5.3 ounces 1.72 pounds
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5.2 x 0.9 x 8 inches 5.5 x 0.31 x 8.5 inches 6.5 x 2 x 9.5 inches
Customer Reviews 4.6/5 stars of 4,650 ratings 4.5/5 stars of 358 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 336 ratings
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