About
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was a British statesman, Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He led the United Kingdom during World War II as head of a coalition government. A prolific writer, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his historical works and speeches. He also delivered the 'Iron Curtain' speech in 1946, marking the beginning of the Cold War. His parliamentary career spanned over 60 years.
Major works
- The World Crisis (1923-1931)historical memoirs
- My Early Life (1930)autobiography
- Marlborough: His Life and Times (1933-1938)biography
- The Second World War (1948-1953)historical memoirs
- A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (1956-1958)history
Key milestones
- 1940Appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, he led the country during World War II.
- 1946Delivered the 'Iron Curtain' speech at Fulton, Missouri, marking the beginning of the Cold War.
- 1953Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his mastery of historical and biographical description.
Themes
Wartime leadershipHistory and biographyOratory and rhetoricCold WarBritish Empire
Sources: nobelprize.org · gov.uk · archives.chu.cam.ac.uk