The Book of Churchilliana

Description

The Book of Churchilliana is much more than just a tribute to Winston Churchill. Alongside a definitive collection of memorabilia, Douglas Hall provides the reader with a unique historical view on the man whose abiding image for millions is that of the indomitable bulldog with his world-famous v-sign and trademark cigar the inspiring leader who masterminded the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. It is almost impossible to do justice to the many different facets of this truly remarkable individual. As a soldier and politician who excelled as an artist and Nobel prize-winning author his qualities have been celebrated by the nation for years. As a result, memorabilia in the form of portraits, ceramics and all manner of accessories have never waned in popularity and have come to be known as Churchilliana. Churchilliana covers the wild and wacky (ashtrays, zippos, jam spoons and cartoons) to more official memorabilia such as, paintings, sculptures, plaques and correspondence. A

Douglas Hall has been a collector of Churchilliana for over sixty years, having been inspired at an early age by hearing Churchill's voice on the radio during the war. He has written for many, publications on the subject of Churchill, including Finest Hour, the journal of the International Churchill Society, and also This England and Flying M magazines.