Churchill's Legacy
Two Speeches to Save the World
by Lord Alan Watson
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Pub Date Oct 11 2016 | Archive Date Sep 01 2016
Bloomsbury USA | Bloomsbury Publishing
Description
Churchill's Legacy describes how Winston Churchill wielded his influence in post-war politics to enable the restoration of Europe through two key speeches in 1946. Having first helped bring victory to the Allies in 1945, Churchill went on to preserve the freedom of the world by gaining the support of the United States in the restoration of Europe.
In Fulton Missouri, Churchill alerted America to the reality of 'Uncle Joe'--a tyrant determined to dominate Europe at any cost. Churchill called for an Anglo-American alliance based on their shared values and the deterrent of America's possession of the atomic bomb. Churchill also urged the Americans to recognize the debt they owed Britain for opposing Hitler in 1940. In doing so, he contributed to the US thinking behind the Marshall Plan.
In Zurich, Churchill boldly proposed a partnership between France and Germany: a United States of Europe. The hatred stirred up by the war had to be replaced by partnership for Europe to recover its economic vitality and regain its moral stature. Together, the Anglo-American Alliance and a United States of Europe led by France and Germany would have the power to 'smite the crocodile' of Soviet ambition.
The daring of Churchill's imagination and the scale of his architecture for a new Western Alliance was extraordinary. At the time, not many recognized the symmetry of what was proposed. At Churchill's funeral in 1965, commentators bemoaned the end of an era. In truth, Churchill was the catalyst of a new era--one built upon effective defense, economic revival, and European unity. His speeches have been awarded UNESCO heritage status.
A Note From the Publisher
Includes the full text of the speeches themselves as well as photographs from each event.
Advance Praise
Randolph Churchill
'Although they were attacked and denounced at the time, Winston Churchill’s two great speeches of 1946 – delivered 4,700 miles away from each other – created the political architecture for the whole postwar period. To a very great degree, the geostrategic world we inhabit today sprung from the words Churchill spoke at Fulton, Missouri and Zurich, Switzerland. Alan Watson’s scholarly, well-written and penetrating analysis shows how that came about'
Andrew Roberts
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781408880210 |
| PRICE | $25.00 (USD) |
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Kyle E, Reviewer
A fantastic exploration of of two pivotal and often overlooked speeches from Churchill. These speeches helped influence and shape a post WWII world, and without them, the United States and Europe very likely would have taken a decidedly different course than the ones we know today. For course the US and Europe chose, Churchill should be applauded and thanked; this book serves as a substantial tool in this appreciation. However, this book also serves as a great reminder of what was at stake in 1946, and offers parallels to today's global climate. Many of the ideals offered by Churchill in 1946 are still relevant today, and as such, should be relied upon for knowledge and reassurance as we move forward into 2016 and beyond.
