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The character and greatness of Winston Churchill : hero in a time of crisis / Stephen Mansfield.

Author: Mansfield, Stephen, 1958-

Imprint:Nashville : Cumberland House, 2004.

Description248 p.; 23 cm.

Note:Originally published as: Never give in, 1996.

Note:Part 1. The character of Churchill's leadership -- Prologue -- A stage set for heroes -- The drama begins -- Childhoood: lonely but not alone -- Harrow and Sandhurst -- Cutting the ties of youth -- The anvil of India -- The pen and the sword -- The South African war -- Principles and politics -- World War I: The Dardanelles disaster -- The age of political turmoil -- The years of the locusts -- The gathering storm -- Walking with destiny -- The wilderness again -- Final battles -- Part 2. The pillars of Churchill's leadership -- His father -- Self-education -- Courage -- Action -- The Bible -- Destiny -- Marriage -- Criticism -- Change -- Duty -- Family -- History -- Realism -- Humor -- Character -- Self-examination -- The mastery of self -- Compassion -- Home -- Poetry of life -- Rest -- The written word -- The spoken word -- Work -- Religion -- Loyalty -- Heritage -- Wilderness -- Future -- Death -- Part 3. The legacy of Churchill's leadership -- "The long shadow" -- The faith of Churchill -- The pillars of greatness -- The lessons of leadership.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references.



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Author:
Mansfield, Stephen, 1958-
Uniform Title
Never give in
Subject:
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965 -- Psychology.
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Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Political leadership.
Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 20th century.