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Oblivion or Glory

1921 and the Making of Winston Churchill

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Oblivion or Glory

By: David Stafford
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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This is an engaging and original account of 1921, a pivotal year for Winston Churchill that had a lasting impact on his political and personal legacy.

After the tragic consequences of his involvement in the catastrophic Dardanelles Campaign of World War I, Churchill’s political career seemed over. He was widely regarded as little more than a bombastic and unpredictable buccaneer until, in 1921, an unexpected inheritance heralded a series of events that laid the foundations for his future success.

Renowned Churchill scholar David Stafford delves into the statesman’s life in 1921, the year in which his political career revived. From his political negotiations in the Anglo-Irish treaty that created the Irish Free State to his tumultuous relationship with his “wild cousin” Clare Sheridan, sculptor of Lenin and subject of an MI5 investigation, this broad account explores the nuances of both Churchill’s private and public lives. This is an engaging portrait of this overlooked yet pivotal year in the great man’s life.

©2019 David Stafford (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing 20th Century Europe Great Britain Historical Modern Politicians Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State Royalty Ireland Winston Churchill King Imperialism England Career

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Beautiful story. Over 100 years ago, David Stafford brings life to this period of British history. Gerry Bell, TE Lawrence, the cast list is stunning. Ireland part was fascinating.

1921 brought to life.

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It was a thoroughly interesting story, well narrated , and well balanced between the private and political life.

Absorbing

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The plot covers such a short period but the events and the details brings that time period alive and especially the lifestyle which was the norm for that level of person

Amazing detail

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A seemingly corny proposition at first glance, Oblivion or Glory gives listeners the measure of the man anchored around a one-year period in his long, storied life. Sensitively narrated, Churchill's beliefs, bonds & behaviour come into full life with this text. A must-have for any student of British history, the 20th century or anyone in need of a lesson in climbing back up after a fall

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