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The Great Democracies

A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume IV

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The Great Democracies

By: Sir Winston Churchill
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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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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    Fascinating Historical Analysis • Readable Overview • Perfect Narrator • Brilliant Historical Perspective • Awesome Reader

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

    Powerful Retelling of History

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    Interesting and informative! A good overview of history. Well written and well narrated. Read it

    It was written by Churchill. Of course, it’s great!

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    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.

    Great insight into the past.

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    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.

    Historical perspective at its finest.

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    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!

    Fascinating

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