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Winston S. Churchill's "A History of the English Speaking Peoples" is the literary masterwork of the twentieth century's greatest historical figure. Beginning with Marlborough's victory at Blenheim in 1704 and ending with Wellington's defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815, Churchill recounts Britain's rise to world leadership over the course of the eighteenth century. In this volume Churchill provides an excellent illustration of his unique literary voice, together with an introduction to his thoughts on the forces that shape human affairs. ** ### About the Author Christopher Lee was the first Quatercentenary Research Fellow at Emmanuel College Cambridge, where he studied the historical influences on modern diplomatic and political processes. His award winning History of Britain, This Sceptr'd Isle, was broadcast during 1995 and 1996 by the BBC. He is currently writing a history of the 20th Century.