Books like Great contemporaries by Winston S. Churchill

Winston Churchill’s six‑volume history of World War II has been condensed into a single, dramatic volume that captures the political, military, and personal dimensions of the conflict from Britain’s perspective.

A concise collection of Churchill’s portraits of sixteen notable historical figures from his *History of the English-speaking Peoples*, plus a biographical sketch of Sir Winston himself.

"John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) was a brilliant writer who continues to leave his imaginative imprint on the mind and hearts of readers. He was once called the "creative equivalent of a people," and for more than sixty years his Middle-earth tales have captivated and delighted readers of all ages from all over the world. The Hobbit has long been recognized as a children's fantasy classic, and the heroic romance the Lord of the Rings has been called the most influential story of all time. These stories have sold over 150 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over forty languages, and they, along with works such as the Silmarillion and the History of Middle-Earth, have convinced scores of readers and critics that Tolkien is the master writer of fantasy. Whether you've been a fan for years or you've just recently been hooked by the blockbuster Lord of the Rings movies, "I Am in Fact a Hobbit" is an excellent starting point into the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Book jacket."--Jacket.

The future prime minister's biography of his father; Lord Randolph was prominent in conservative politics and knew everyone in England, worth knowing.

Six American statesmen—Harriman, Acheson, Kennan, Lovett, McCloy, and Bohlen—whose friendship and intellect reshaped U.S. foreign policy after WWII, shaping the Cold War and laying foundations that still guide American diplomacy today.

The Gathering Storm is Winston Churchill’s first volume of his comprehensive history of the Second World War, charting Britain’s political decisions, the rise of Nazi Germany, and the lead‑up to Britain’s entry into the conflict.

"In this book, psychiatrist Peter Dally explores the darker side of Virginia Woolf. Bringing together his knowledge as a doctor with his life-long fascination with Virginia Woolf's life and work, he sheds light on the depression that tormented her adult years."--BOOK JACKET.