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Title	:	The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill: Visions of Glory 1874-1932 (The Last Lion #1)
Author	:	William Manchester
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 992 pages
Published	:	April 1st 1984 by Delta (first published January 1st 1983)
Categories	:	Biography. History. Nonfiction. Politics

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When Winston Spencer Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace, Imperial Britain stood at the splendid pinnacle of her power. Yet within a few years, the Empire would hover on the brink of a catastrophic new era. This first volume of the best-selling biography of the adventurer, aristocrat, soldier, and statesman covers the first 58 years of the remarkable man whose courageous vision guided the destiny of those darkly troubled times and who looms today as one of the greatest figures of the 20th century.

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Original Title:	The Last Lion: Visions of Glory 1874-1932
ISBN:	0385313489 (ISBN13: 9780385313483)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	The Last Lion #1

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I really wanted to borrow Andrew Roberts Churchill, but there was a month-long wait on it from Libby. I found Manchesters book as available, so I borrowed it while I put the other one on hold. I very much enjoyed the first half of the book since I knew very little of Churchills childhood. Some interesting things I learned about his childhood:- his mother was an American heiress and his dad was an aristocrat with little money (very Downtown Abbey)- he was neglected by his parents, sent to

William Manchester's magisterial three volume biography The Last Lion is one of the cornerstones to understanding Winston Churchill. The first volume, Visions of Glory covers birth-1932. I first became aware of this book in the early 90s, and badly wanted to finish it then. But again I find that audible is the best way for me to get through these lengthy Biographical tomes!Unfortunately, this time the audible experience was almost ruined for me because of the choice of narrator. He has the

I've read a bunch on Churchill (mainly about his roles in WWII and WWI) and this book is only topped by writing Churchill did himself. This is the first of two volumes that Manchester wrote about Churchill. This volume covers his life from birth to 1931 and obviously includes his time in the British Cabinet during World War I. Frankly, it seems like every moment of Churchill's life was amazing and full of vigor. I was not very familiar with his father's role in Parliament nor Churchill's own

The Last Lion Vol 1 is a well researched biography covering Winston's childhood, his military career, his early periods as a statesman in several of the highest positions in government and then the near fatal accident in NYC in 1932 when he was 57. If you are a biography aficionado, this series is considered required reading. I put off this bio for so long both because of the length and I thought I knew everything about Churchill, which I didn't. I have read several Manchester books previously

With nearly 1000 pages and a dynamic figure like Churchill, an author can do darn near anything he likes, so we shouldn't be surprised that he does. The author is able to give a detailed, sweeping picture of his subject's times. Then, he is able to "zoom in" on Churchill's psyche and look at the impact of his parentage, his depression, and his indomitable will.That material which is in between intimate examination of Churchilll and sweeping examination of his times is what is somewhat tedious.

Political biographies of great statesmen are always a daunting undertaking, for writer and reader alike. While anyone can write a biographic tome about the life and times of a politician, it takes a great historian to succeed in both presenting a seamless story and entertaining the reader with the ascertained facts. Manchesters abilities and attention to detail bring history to life and his work can easily be compared to the likes of David McCullough or Robert A. Caro. In undertaking a three

The Last Lion Part I was the most entertaining and informative biography I have ever read or listened to. The Last Lion is split into 3 volumes and as audiobooks go, it is a massive commitment. Each book is over forty-two hours. This review pertains to Part I years 1874 1932. The opening chapter or preamble is called the Lion at Bay and the setting is in the dark days of Dunkirk. I defy you to read or listen to Churchills words and not feel a chill in your spinal cord and not blubber with pride