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Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.

The wicked wit of Winston Churchill / compiled, edited, and introduced by Dominique Enright. - Rev. ed. - London : Michael O'Mara, 2011. - 160 pages ; 21 cm

Introduction -- Timeline of Winston Churchill's life -- Be killed many times: politics -- Terminological diversions: words -- "Pigs treat us as equals": animals, real and metaphorical -- Casting pearls: speeches -- Friends like these ... -- "Of course I'm an egoist" -- "What kind of people?": the nations according to Churchill -- Henpecked?: women and the family -- "An ineradicable habit": drink -- "Our maxims will remain": epigrams.

The greatest leader, statesman and orator of his day, Churchill's influence is vast. His ability with words was not only employed in his speeches, but also in his impish sense of humor.

ISBN: 9781843175650 1843175657

LCCN: 2011500392

Subjects--Personal Names:
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965 --Quotations.
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965 --Humor.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Quotations, English.

LC Class. No.: DA566.9.C5 / A25 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 941.084092