{"product_id":"churchills-in-africa-paperback","title":"Churchills in Africa - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor the Churchill family, the 1890s were fateful years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first half of the decade saw the tragic decline and death of Lord Randolph Churchill; the second half launched his young son, Winston, on his spectacular career. Both events were influenced by the turbulent state of affairs prevailing in South Africa; a place then attracting the attentions of ambitious men throughout the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSouth Africa offered not only riches but also the chance of political involvement and military renown; behind the glitter of Kimberley's diamonds, the Transvaal's gold and the opening-up of Rhodesia, a situation was developing that led inevitably to the Anglo-Boer War. Such a set of circumstances proved irresistible to the spirited Churchills. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eChurchills in Africa\u003c\/i\u003e, Brian Roberts shows how, in their various ways, Lord Randolph, his remarkable sister, Lady Sarah Wilson, and the young Winston made their marks upon the African scene.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eChurchills in Africa\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A clever and amusing piece of biographical reconstruction which not only puts Winston Churchill's exploits in the Boer War in new perspective but contains a shamingly hilarious account of his father's search of gold in 1891'- \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Dramatic and most readable . . . The author illuminates the story of Winston Churchill's capture, escape and return to battle with a valuable commentary of his own' - \u003ci\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e, a distinguished historian and biographer, is an acknowledged expert on African history. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Zulu Kings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Diamond Magnates\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChurchills in Africa\u003c\/i\u003e. He spent many years in Africa and now lives in Somerset.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 376\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67981622804787,"sku":"9798362777449","price":26.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/TQEhcriUbc9798362777449.webp?v=1794560021","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/churchills-in-africa-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}