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Churchill: A Life, Part 2 (1918-1965)
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Historical
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Publisher's Summary
Churchill: A Life follows Winston Churchill from his earliest days to his moments of triumph. Here, the drama and excitement of his story are ever-present. Martin Gilbert gives us a vivid portrait, using Churchill's most personal letters and the recollections of his contemporaries, both friends and enemies, to go behind the scenes of some of the stormiest and most fascinating political events of our time.
Part 2 takes us from the end of the First World War to Churchill’s death in 1965. Christian Rodska reads the second part of Martin Gilbert’s epic, definitive biography of Winston Churchill.
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- James Ward
- 11-11-2020
Typical Martin Gilbert
These are excellent biographies and an enjoyable distillation of the great man's life. However, I have a note of caution. The entire text seems to have been adapted from Churchill's autobiographies. Gilbert, thanks to his close working relationship with Winston's son Randolph, was the greatest expert on the life of Churchill. While his biographies of Churchill seem to be accurate and interesting throughout, they lack a sense of analysis and critical insight. Anybody who has read a Martin Gilbert history will have no complaint with the interesting way he presents facts and events, but at the same time there is a corresponding sense of having been cheated out of any deeper examination of those facts and their wider implications. Too much is from Churchill's own perspective and not enough from those around him. The nitty-gritty of his relationships and later historical perspectives are missing. Of course the opposite could be said of dialectic historians who distort and reinterpret history into a tool for the propagation of their own political doctrines or ego. Gilbert could never be accused of distorting history to further his own doctrines or ego. In other words, these companion biographies are a pleasant stroll through Churchill's life rather than a tour de force. Therefore, I would not dissuade anyone from enjoying them. Just regard them as primary rather than tertiary material.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-09-2020
very good
reader is brilliant. book is well researched and keeps moving. a must for any history buff.
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- History For History’s Sake
- 15-09-2016
Sir Martin Gilbert At His Best, Perfected By Christian Rodska
Long story short, Sir Martin Gilbert is the gold standard when it comes to Churchill biographies. For being dubbed, "The Official Churchill Biographer," he is incredibly fair and even in his portrayal of the man. Whilst presenting the complexities of his character and the times he lived, it brings forth a truly human picture. Yet also managing to uphold the most important duty of any historian, analyzing history within the context that it occurred.
Christian Rodska, as usual, is masterful. There is no audiobook written or regarding Winston Churchill that is complete without Rodska's singular contribution.
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- B. In -t Veld
- 10-11-2017
Superb performance
These books (Part 1 and 2) aren't that good. They give an overview of Churchill's life, glossing over controversies, leaving out details that would be to the detriment of the man, subtly suggesting that Churchill was without any serious faults. It paints an entertaining picture, but is rather superficial.
However, if you want a virtuoso performance by an incredible reader, this is your book. Rodska has a wonderful Churchill-accent and he can seamlessly switch from normal to Winston and back in one sentence. But that's just the beginning: I've heard American, Irish, French, German, Australian and a few more and that, paired with a lively reading make this a magnificent performance. A few times I became irritated by the hagiographic tendencies of the writer and wanted to put it down, but the joy of listening to this reader kept me going.
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- John D. Wechter
- 04-04-2015
Interesting and compelling
Superb narrator. Exciting and energetic narrative. Account of Churchill politically illuminating but some lack of complexity in regard to components of his personality and the historical events to which he devoted himself.
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- Verified purchaser
- 13-11-2017
Engaging biography of a great man, part 2
Although rather long, this is well worth listening to. It is quite straightforward and has no hero-worship. Today one does not hear enough about this great man, and such books redress that somewhat. The author is Churchill's authorized biographer, an eminent historian. The narration is well done.
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- kieran
- 08-06-2012
The second installment of a really enjoyable work
Like the first book in this series part 2 was a really enjoyable and enlightening book. Once again it was probably a little slanted towards Churchill and showed very few of his faults.
It also covered everything after the end of WW2 quite quickly, despite Churchill being opposition leader for some time and then Prime Minister again.
Overall a really good listen
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- Anonymous User
- 19-11-2020
Interesting long just like WC’s life
I tried to read the hardback book but wasn’t able to stay focused. The Audible version made finishing it much easier. Very grateful!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-08-2018
Churchill The Bulldog
Churchill Part 2 deserves the same reputation as the man himself. Bold, interesting and comprehensive. If you are a fan of history and larger-than-life individuals, this book is both important and illuminating.
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- BEP
- 07-12-2017
very good history lesson
loved it history of both World Wars, Europe, Churchill. Cannot go wrong listening to this book.
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- Luhmeherin
- 04-08-2017
Amazing performance
Gilbert's biography provides a comprehensive overview of a remarkable life in a relatively short book. A great book for those, like me, who know little about Churchill and wish to learn more. One quibble, I wish the book provided more insight into Churchill's psyche. Rodska's performance is extraordinarily.
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- Senior Consumer-in-Chief
- 12-02-2017
Churchill: A Life - Required Reading
Greatness, tenacity, and accomplishment. THE mover shaker of the 20th century. Wish I had read it sooner.
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- Blair Milligan
- 24-08-2016
What a book
Fantastic insight into a fantastic man who changed the world forever. Superb superb superb. Buy it.
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- Tim
- 10-03-2015
Outstanding - Brings Churchill to life.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Fascinating life, I would definitely recommend it.
Which character – as performed by Christian Rodska – was your favourite?
Christian Rodska is uncanny in the way he portrays Churchill.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I felt it difficult to put down, but looked forward to every new sitting.
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- VAL G.
- 12-11-2012
Churchill
A very good read showing how Churchhill's life developed, culminating in his leadership throughout World War II.
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- w
- 15-03-2019
Loved it !!!
What great books part 1 and part 2 ... thoroughly enjoyed and learned some new and interesting facts about ‘W’ ... narration was excellent brought the characters to life ... would definitely recommend ...
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- Ryan
- 31-10-2018
fantastic read. really interesting man.
this was a fantastic read. winston was a really interesting man and a true inspiration. well narrated.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-05-2018
What a story!
An incredible story of an incredible man. The narration was outstanding and brought this story to life. I recommend these two volumes highly.
Entertaining and educational, ok I’m biased but wow! The norms of the times notwithstanding, very inspiring.
Again, what a man of his times.
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