Sir Winston Churchill, statesman, orator and former Prime Minister was a man whose words gave hope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today as they were during the war years. Churchill’s speeches were not always confined to serious political rhetoric and motivation: his off-the-cuff quips and comments displayed a wry wit and humor.

 Churchill Wit And Wisdom is a celebration of this outstanding figure in British history, presented in 200 photographs hand picked from the vast archives of the Press Association, it covers the major events in Churchill’s life: from his birth and early days at Blenheim Palace to his marriage and the birth of his children; his service in the army, war correspondence and role as First Lord of the Admiralty, and appointment as Chancellor the Exchequer; his formation of government as wartime Prime Minister and the political and cabinet posts held during almost 50 years; his career as a historian and author and his hobby as a sensitive artist; in addition to the many honors bestowed upon him, his decline, retirement and death at the age of 90 and the state funeral granted to him by the Queen.

This tiny tome contains Winston Churchill's biography, his most inspirational quotes, and excerpts from some of his most famous speeches. Bound in untreated vachetta leather, the cover will react to light and the natural from hands, to develop its own rich patina over time. A cute little book, it makes a fascinating gift about a man who was larger than life.

Britain’s wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill cultivated close relationships with the United States, urging close cooperation between the two countries and developing strong ties during the first half of the 20th century. Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt forged a very tight working relationship, establishing a unified effort against the Axis powers in World War II, addressing the immediate needs of the Allied forces, and paving the way for a successful transition into peacetime after victory.

Winston Churchill was the first foreign national to ever receive honorary United States citizenship. In a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 9, 1963, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed Churchill’s, “bravery, charity and valor, both in war and in peace, have been a flame of inspiration in freedom’s darkest hour.”