Winston Churchill, the most famous British politician of the twentieth century, is known mostly for leading his country in the war against Hitler. In his long career he was also a reformer, a controversial finance minister, and a supporter of empire. The course will examine these various aspects and phases of Churchill's career. Churchill's career is extremely well-documented: by himself and by others. Students will use this material to write original papers on this historical figure.
The Churchill War Papers by 
Winston Churchill and Emery Reves by 
Churchill: The Power of Words: His Remarkable Life Recounted Through His Writings and Speeches by 
Winston S. Churchill by 
