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Although the Grand Alliance was now in place, Churchill knew that it would take precious time before it would be able to effectively engage and subdue the enemy. Disaster was upon him almost at once. With the entrance of Japan into the global conflict, our Far East possessions were under immediate threat. Singapore and the Philippines fell. In Africa, Rommel took Tobruk. At sea, the loss of ships mounted. His task seemed ever greater, but his spirit, his resolve, his belief in his people's ability to overcome the terrible evil of Nazism was unshakeable.

In 1897, a young and untested cavalry lieutenant named Winston Churchill, more than a little keen to see action, got himself attached as a press correspondent to an expeditionary force newly formed to restore order on the North West Frontier of India. His dispatches to the London Daily Telegraph were later expanded into this audiobook.

More than 40 speeches - considered among the greatest of all time - comprise this marvelous collection. All the works you'll hear are unabridged, and the most contemporary are live recordings. Included are speeches by Susan B. Anthony, Joan of Arc, Winston Churchill, Jefferson Davis, Amelia Earhart, and John F. Kennedy.

Churchill's epic series begins in 1911, when Churchill was First Lord of the Admiralty, and opens with a chilling description of the Agadir Crisis and an in-depth account of naval clashes in the Dardanelles - one of Churchill's major military failures. It takes listeners from the fierce bloodshed of the Gallipoli campaign to the tragic sinking of the Lusitania and the tide-turning battles of Jutland and Verdun - as well as the USA's entry into the combat theater. The World Crisis provides a perspective you won't find anywhere else.

As Under Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1907, Winston S. Churchill toured Britain's territories in East Africa. My African Journey, first published in 1908, documents his travels and the people he met; he waxes lyrical on the natural beauty of Uganda and goes on to explore Egypt and Sudan via the White Nile. More than a travelogue however, Churchill, now in his 30s, turns his attention towards issues of government and development, suggesting that the best way to tap the latent wealth of East Africa was the development of the railway system.

Who can forget the words "We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" They were uttered in 1940 by one of the 20th century's greatest orators, Winston Churchill, eager to spur on his countrymen in their fight against Nazi Germany. Now the great man's grandson has gathered Churchill's most memorable words, spanning more than half a century, in times of war and in times of peace.

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) was a British statesman, soldier and writer who served as Prime Minister of the UK from 1940 to 1945, during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. An economic liberal and imperialist, he was for most of his career a member of the Conservative Party, which he led from 1940 to 1955. He was the first person to be made an honorary citizen of the US. These recordings capture 51 of Churchill’s speeches over 1934-45.

In the late 19th century, the self-proclaimed Mahdi, known as the Guided One, rallied Islamic forces to expel the Anglo-Egyptians from Sudan, igniting a fierce backlash. The dramatic death of the heroic General Charles Gordon at Khartoum fueled British public sentiment for a military response to reclaim lost territories. As political tides shifted, a British-Egyptian-Sudanese expedition, commanded by the formidable Herbert Kitchener, set its sights on the Nile—a lifeline in an arid landscape. This journey through a desolate region became a struggle for survival, as the expedition faced ...

In 1938, British statesman The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill, a former military officer and member of the House of Commons, penned his Arms and the Covenant, published in the United States as While England Slept; a Survey of World Affairs, 1932–1938. The book is a powerful collection of his speeches warning that England was not at all prepared for the inevitability of war with Germany. While England Slept is published here in its original classic form with the preface and notes by Churchill’s son, Randolph S. Churchill.

Two heroic world leaders diverge over the fate of civilization in this World War II history enrichment bundle edition, Destiny Challenged. Discover Churchill and Kennedy’s once famous original classic works juxtaposed for the first time.

Classic Speeches: 1940-1987 is a collection of the most famous speeches of all time from political figures, such as Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr and John F Kennedy.

Dive into the wits and wisdom of famous world statesmen in this intriguing collection of quotes! From World War giants and Ancient Roman Emperors to French Generals and American Presidents, this carefully crafted collection of quotes is guaranteed to entertain, amuse, and inspire. "600 Quotes from Major Leaders" is ideal for those needing a bit of extra philosophical guidance and inspiration throughout their day. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was the leader of Britain, and Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) was the leader of France during the Second World War.

This wide ranging collection of essays allows the contemporary reader to grasp the extraordinary variety and depth of the statesman's mature thoughts on questions, both grave and gay, facing modern man. Churchill begins by asking what it would be like to live your life over again and ends by describing his love affair with painting. In between he touches on subjects as diverse as spies, cartoons, submarines, elections, flying, and the future.

Journey into the heartfelt narrative of "A Far Country - Part 1." This story captures the struggles and aspirations of its characters, painting a vivid picture of their lives and the challenges they face. It's a poignant exploration of human resilience and hope.

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (November 30, 1874-January 24, 1965) was born in Oxfordshire, England, of mixed English and American parentage. He would become a statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. "We Shall Fight On The Beaches" was a speech delivered by Churchill as the Prime Minister to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom on June 4th 1940.

Here are some of the best of Churchill’s letters, many of a more personal and intimate nature, presented in chronological order, with a preface to each letter explaining the context. The recipients include a vast range of people, including his schoolmaster, his American grandmother and former President Eisenhower. They are taken from within the Churchill Archive in Cambridge, where there is a mass of Churchill’s correspondence. Several of the letters included have never appeared in book form before.

This sharp satire takes a humorous look at the meteoric rise of a young novelist, often thought to be Richard Harding Davis, though Churchill himself has denied this connection. Join us as we explore the absurdities of fame and the literary world. - Summary by Joseph Tabler

600 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 20th Century features the wit and wisdom of some of the 20th Century’s greatest writers and minds. A cherry-picked selection, the collection includes quotes from the likes of famous Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, American-Lebanese writer and poet Khalil Gibran, Winston Churchill, Britain’s celebrated prime minister, and many more.

Is there something you’re particularly passionate about? Something that you really want to head overseas and expand your knowledge on, for the benefit of communities here in Australia? Well, The Churchill Collective Podcast, hosted by Adam Spencer, explores a range of extraordinary pursuits and fascinating stories from people who have done just that, all with the help of a Churchill Fellowship. Get inspired to take the next step and find out how you can also learn globally, and inspire locally.

The book follows the career of Hugh Paret from youth to manhood, and how his profession as a corporation lawyer gradually changes his values. The book received positive reviews, and was the second best-selling novel in the United States in 1915. View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribeThis is a Librivox Recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain.