The Great Democracies

A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume IV

By: Sir Winston Churchill

Narrated by: Christian Rodska

Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

The fourth and last volume in Churchill's famous account spans 1815 to 1901. It closes when the British Empire is at its peak, with a staggering one-fifth of the human race presided over by the longest reigning monarch in British history: Queen Victoria.

In America he assesses the position of the "Great Republic" from slavery and secession to its position as a world superpower. He charts the rise of Germany and the unification of Italy and examines the situation in the Balkans in 1878, all of which had a deep impact not only on the war he was soon to fight, but on the geography of the European continent today.

Don't miss the rest of the titles in this great series!

Volume I The Birth of Britain: A History of the English Speaking Peoples,

Volume II The New World: A History of the English Speaking Peoples, and

Volume III The Age of Revolution: A History of the English Speaking Peoples.

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Powerful Retelling of History

Very informative analysis of how human behavior has changed over a long span of both years and people

Great insight into the past.

Though the biased must be understood it is a great way to get the feelings of the time in which you can not receive in today's current literature on the topic.

Historical perspective at its finest.

Rarely is history told so vividly and with such humanity. Full of all the Churchillian prose and characterful writing for which the great man is known. This final volume reads more like a novel, and spans the age of sail to the death of queen Victoria.

Fascinating

I have been teaching American history survey classes for almost a quarter of a century. Churchill is a gifted author and his knowledge of history is impressive. He is full of surprises. This is not the book for those easily triggered by politically incorrect rhetoric. He sometimes seems almost shockingly traditional and sometimes his comments are quite progressive.
When I was at the University of California, I was informed that Churchill's works should be avoided. I am glad that he is making a comeback!

Interesting book,100 yrs of Anglo-American history

Clearly described history without much "spin". As an engineering major in college, I was not exposed to much of the history of the Victorian age. Very good stuff!

A EXCEPTIONAL HISTORY BY A GREAT STATESMAN.

This view of our history is made brilliant by Churchill's participation in what followed. Brilliant!

Conformation for Peace

Churchill relates the efforts of the British peoples to establish a system of peaceful existence for the world by the existence of a stable government throughout most of the World.

Best of the Ser

Churchill's understanding of world history is unparalleled. His command of the English language spectacular. A wonderful narrative as well.

A fitting conclusion to Sir Winston's narrative.

I would have loved two more volumes to carry us over the last 100 years.

excellent

Churchill as Churchill, and so as genuis. We miss this sort of clarity. Read this book. Yes, it's dated -- but its datedness is easy to recognize and move past, and not the all-pervading bias of pretty much all modern schlock, especially about this era.