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This is an engaging and original account of 1921, a pivotal year for Winston Churchill that had a lasting impact on his political and personal legacy.
After the tragic consequences of his involvement in the catastrophic Dardanelles Campaign of World War I, Churchill’s political career seemed over. He was widely regarded as little more than a bombastic and unpredictable buccaneer until, in 1921, an unexpected inheritance heralded a series of events that laid the foundations for his future success.
Renowned Churchill scholar David Stafford delves into the statesman’s life in 1921, the year in which his political career revived. From his political negotiations in the Anglo-Irish treaty that created the Irish Free State to his tumultuous relationship with his “wild cousin” Clare Sheridan, sculptor of Lenin and subject of an MI5 investigation, this broad account explores the nuances of both Churchill’s private and public lives. This is an engaging portrait of this overlooked yet pivotal year in the great man’s life.
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- David Hitchins
- 10-25-20
Great explanation if this great m Chirchill’s an
Interesting and clear review of one of the less well remembered periods in Churchill’s life.
I had forgotten much of what he achieved in this time. Amazing.
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- William Simkiss
- 02-25-21
Wonderfully insightful in a new way
David Stafford focuses on a pivotal year for Churchill, pivotal in political achievements, the contemplated change of parties, in his personal finances, and in his personal life. Through it all, you learn much more of his family life, the wider circle of his siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles, as well as his mother. He begins his pursuit of painting with a marvellous passion, and sadly gives up polo. You also learn that people were beginning to see his true character, and could see his eventual rise to the top.
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- Heather Davison
- 07-18-21
interesting
this is a well written and well read introduction to who the man was and what formed him prior to becoming a war time leader.
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- Kathryn Kiernan
- 06-18-21
Fascinating - One Year in the Life of Winston Churchill
A thorough explanation of just one year in the extraordinary life of a man who shaped a century of world events. Mr Stanford weaves great detail and insights to further my understanding of WC. What was overcome and how WC experiences from Gallipoli, PostVersaillesTreaty-Middle East, Russian Revolution, Irish Home Rule, along with many the robust Family/Friend relationships made for the right man at the right time some twenty years later (1940) and if only - a hundred years later (2021) What a year it was and what an enjoyable work of non-fiction. A must for devotees of Winston Churchill.
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- Angie
- 09-21-23
Insightful look at a middle aged Winston Churchill
Reading performance is very good, plot is thorough and easygoing though taited at times with certain social resentment towards British aristocratic upbringing.
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- Bruce Cline
- 04-20-22
Little known years
Oblivion or Glory, 1921 and the Making of Winston Churchill, by David Stafford (2019, audiobook 10 hrs 41 min). Possibly it’s simply just me, but I’m guessing many of us know Winston Churchill only by his WWII exploits, or possibly his much-publicized involvement as a war correspondent in the Boer War, or even a bit broader when remembering his role in the Dardanelles disaster of WWI. This book looks at Mr Churchill during a time when he began to recover from his WWI legacy and reestablish himself as a bonafide up and comer in British government. The time is 1921 when he experienced family tragedy, engaged in successful negotiations that created the Irish Free State, was an at times disruptive but not yet domineering element of the government. It’s a nice account if you’re interested in the story of a politician (and force of nature) whose journey to resounding success was anything but assured.
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-27-22
Whirlwind year in a whirlwind life.
A compelling look at a pivotal (non-war) year of Churchill's life.
Churchill's life was extraordinary by any measure but primarily due to his time as England's Prime Minister during WWII. Stafford's 2019 "Oblivion or Glory" has a unique premise of looking at a single year in Winston Churchill's life: 1921. As the past is prologue, Stafford makes the case that the Churchill of 1939-45 could not have existed without the Churchill of 1921. In this fairly short mini-biopgraphy, Churchill comes into a major inheritance, helps negotiate the treaty that lead to the Irish Free State, found himself ensconced in Arab/Jewish political wrangling as the Balfour Declaration worked its way through to being accepted by the League of Nations, and played a role in the selection of Faisal (of T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia) fame) being chosen as the first King of Iraq.
The man had a busy schedule, to say the least. Despite this, Stafford does a wonderful job of helping the reader examine the moments in between these bigger we look at Churchill's private life, including his search for a home and his embrace of painting as a pastime. The narrative never falters, and even the most pedestrian moments in Churchill's 1921 remain interesting in Stafford's hands.
A brief and engaging whirlwind look at a single year of a whirlwind life.
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- Luke Ow
- 11-30-23
The Great Pickup
A seemingly corny proposition at first glance, Oblivion or Glory gives listeners the measure of the man anchored around a one-year period in his long, storied life. Sensitively narrated, Churchill's beliefs, bonds & behaviour come into full life with this text. A must-have for any student of British history, the 20th century or anyone in need of a lesson in climbing back up after a fall
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- Bill Atkinson
- 07-19-23
Amazing detail
The plot covers such a short period but the events and the details brings that time period alive and especially the lifestyle which was the norm for that level of person
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- Pierre Bovington
- 11-23-22
1921 brought to life.
Beautiful story. Over 100 years ago, David Stafford brings life to this period of British history. Gerry Bell, TE Lawrence, the cast list is stunning. Ireland part was fascinating.
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- David Challenor
- 10-12-22
Very Interesting
Loved it, provided a very good background on Winston Churchill and his rise to power after the Gallipoli campaign failure.
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On May 13, 1940, Winston Churchill stood before the House of Commons to deliver his first speech as Prime Minister. Europe was in crisis: three days earlier, Germany had invaded France and the Low Countries. Facing only feeble resistance, Hitler's armies were rapidly sweeping westward. Churchill had little support within the British government when he rose to address it that day.
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The best of writers and narrators
- By William Simkiss on 09-29-20
By: John Lukacs
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Ministers at War
- Winston Churchill and His War Cabinet
- By: Jonathan Schneer
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In May 1940, with France on the verge of defeat, Britain alone stood in the path of the Nazi military juggernaut. Survival seemed to hinge on the leadership of Winston Churchill, whom the king reluctantly appointed prime minister as Germany invaded France. Churchill's reputation as one of the great 20th-century leaders would be forged during the coming months and years as he worked tirelessly first to rally his country and then to defeat Hitler.
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Welcome addition to the literature of World War II
- By Mike From Mesa on 05-02-15
By: Jonathan Schneer
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Bletchley Park and D-Day
- By: David Kenyon
- Narrated by: Greg Patmore
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Since the secret of Bletchley Park was revealed in the 1970s, the work of its codebreakers has become one of the most famous stories of the Second World War. But cracking the Nazis' codes was only the start of the process. Thousands of secret intelligence workers were then involved in making crucial information available to the Allied leaders and commanders who desperately needed it.
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Dry read by a terrible narrator
- By Bartek on 11-10-20
By: David Kenyon
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Recollections
- An Autobiography
- By: Viktor E. Frankl
- Narrated by: S. D. Cousins
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Born in 1905 in the center of the crumbling Austro-Hungarian Empire, Viktor Frankl was a witness to the great political, philosophical, and scientific upheavals of the 20th century. In these stirring recollections, Frankl describes how as a young doctor of neurology in prewar Vienna, his disagreements with Freud and Adler led to the development of "the third Viennese School of Psychotherapy", known as logotherapy; recounts his harrowing trials in four concentration camps during the War; and reflects on the celebrity brought by Man's Search for Meaning in 1945.
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Great book
- By Chris Hegg on 02-11-23
By: Viktor E. Frankl
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The Allies
- Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, and the Unlikely Alliance That Won World War II
- By: Winston Groom
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 15 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Best-selling author Winston Groom tells the complex story of how Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin - the three iconic and vastly different Allied leaders - aligned to win World War II and created a new world order.
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Great read
- By Kindle Customer on 05-26-19
By: Winston Groom
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Winston Churchill and the Art of Leadership
- How Winston Changed the World
- By: William Nester
- Narrated by: David Stifel
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Many indeed are the biographies of Winston Churchill, one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. But what was that influence, and how did he use it in the furtherance of his and his country's ambitions? For the first time, Professor William Nestor has delved into the life and actions of Churchill to examine just how skillfully he manipulated events to place him in positions of power.
By: William Nester
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My Early Life
- A Roving Commission
- By: Sir Winston Churchill
- Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the story of the first 25 years of Mr. Churchill’s life, up to the point where his unique parliamentary career was just beginning. From childhood and his apprentice days at Harrow and Sandhurst we follow him on active service to Cuba, the North-West Frontier of India, Omdurman and the Boer War (including the historic story of his escape from captivity), while in the background are his early adventures in politics and literature.
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An entertaining intro to a great man
- By Suzanne Haraburd on 08-19-10
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The First World War
- By: Hew Strachan
- Narrated by: Clive Chafer
- Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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A century has passed since the outbreak of World War I, yet as military historian Hew Strachan argues in this brilliant and authoritative new book, the legacy of the "war to end all wars" is with us still. The First World War was a truly global conflict from the start, with many of the most decisive battles fought in or directly affecting the Balkans, Africa, and the Ottoman Empire. Even more than World War II, the First World War continues to shape the politics and international relations of our world.
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Outstanding narrative of the military action
- By Tad Davis on 04-30-17
By: Hew Strachan
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John Adams: A Life
- By: John Ferling
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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In John Adams: A Life, Ferling offers a compelling portrait of one of the giants of the Revolutionary era. Drawing on extensive research, Ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to make, and a fiercely independent statesman. Bringing to life an exciting time, an age in which Adams played an important political and intellectual role. this book is a singular biography of the man who succeeded George Washington in the presidency and shepherded the fragile new nation through the most dangerous of times.
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Excellent story, the narration ruined it for me
- By Benjamin on 04-09-19
By: John Ferling
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Napoleon
- A Concise Biography
- By: David A. Bell
- Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
- Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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