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4.0 out of 5 stars Epic use of language, Jun 23 2004
By sebastian (Bogota, Colombia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Gathering Storm (Paperback)
The most valuable asset this book has isn't Churchill's narration of the "gathering storm" and the rise of Hitler, but his exquisite English prose. It's definetely a book to read, not only for Historians and history fans, but for anyone who wishes to read a top-notch narration with a top-notch language.

I must warn, though, that this is not as "internationally" focused as other books are. Whilst other authors such as Kershaw or Shirer may focus on the German domestic politics, and whilst other historians concentrate on the internatioanl relations in the period, Churchill's approach is more centered towards his British political life and his career in England.

It's lengthy but not impossible. It's not a light reading book, but most certainly enjoyable. I would not recommend this book to anyone who isn't seriously or academically interested in this historical period, for there are bounteous amount of books that cover the same in a more concise way.

All and all, Churchill's language is perfect. It gives you the insight of an eye witness at the time, but the reader must take it with a pinch of salt, for Churchill's background, as well as the mood at the time, heavily influence his books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The origins of the world's most terrible war, May 18 2004
This review is from: The Gathering Storm (Paperback)
The Second World War by Winston S. Churchill is THE work on the conflict. Churchill's graceful command of the English language, his personal role in the conduct of the war, and the broad scope of the work, from the origins of the war to its execution, make this the best book on the topic.

This first book in the series explains the causes of the war to the reader. One of the most powerful passages is a one page summary of Hitler's philosophy as set forth in MEIN KAMPF - Churchill read Hitler's book, and, unlike his contemporaries in the Western democracies, the British leader very clearly understood the threat Hitler posed to the world.

Rated the number one book on leadership in time of war by HUMAN EVENTS in 2004, The Second World War will take about a month to read (for someone with a job and family) - time well invested in understanding the massive conflict of the 20th Century that still shapes our globe.

As a once and future Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (he was defeated in 1945) Churchill's easy access to documents, world leaders and generals made him uniquely suited to this ambitious task. I doubt any other mere author of the day could have filled one volume of the six he wrote.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating look at the build-up to WWII, April 21 2004
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This review is from: The Gathering Storm (Paperback)
Churchill gives the reader a fascinating look at the build-up the Second World War. The book is an especially interesting read because Churchill's personality comes through brilliantly. I highly recommend it.
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