In command of history : (Record no. 33829)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 0679457437 |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | English |
| 082 ## - Class No | |
| Classification number | 940.53092 |
| Author Mark | REY |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | Reynolds, David |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | In command of history : |
| Remainder of title | Churchill fighting and writing the second World war / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | David Reynolds |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | New York: |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Basic Books, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2007 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| extent | 631 Pages |
| other physical details | Pbk |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | "In Command of History: Churchill Fighting and Writing the Second World War" by David Reynolds is a meticulously researched book that explores Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, "The Second World War". Reynolds sheds new light on Churchill's roles as warrior, statesman, politician, and historian, revealing how he shaped his narrative to influence public perception and protect his legacy.<br/><br/>Through unpublished archive materials, drafts, and correspondence, Reynolds exposes the intricate process behind Churchill's writing, including ¹ ²:<br/>- Censorship and Secrets: Churchill's manuscripts were vetted by Whitehall to conceal sensitive information, such as the Enigma codebreaking, and he edited the volumes to avoid offending post-war leaders like Tito, Charles de Gaulle, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.<br/>- Historical Revisions: Churchill reworked his narrative to rebrand himself as a consistent advocate for the D-Day landings and manipulated his account of the atomic bomb's development.<br/>- Research and Writing Process: Reynolds highlights the significant contributions of Churchill's six-person research team, known as "the Syndicate", in shaping the final product.<br/><br/>Reynolds' book offers a nuanced understanding of Churchill's life, particularly his "second wilderness" years (1945-1951), during which he wrote himself into history and delivered pivotal speeches, including the "iron curtain" speech. "In Command of History" is a masterful work that challenges conventional wisdom about World War II and Churchill's legacy, earning its place as a notable book of the year according to The New York Times ¹. |
| 650 ## - Subject Headings | |
| Subject Headings | Churchill, winstom, Sir, 1874 - 1965 |
| -- | 2nd World War |
| -- | World War, 1939 - 1945 |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | 940_530920000000000_REY | 900 History and Geography | Library Dept. of Political Science | Library Dept. of Political Science | Roedad Khan's Collection DPOS | 05/12/2025 | 940.53092 REY | DPOS535 | 05/12/2025 | 05/12/2025 | Books |