My Early Life 1874-1904 - With a new introduction by William Manchester

Here, in his own words, are the fascinating first thirty years in the life of one of the most provocative and compelling leaders of the twentieth century: Winston Churchill.

As a visionary, statesman, and historian, and the most eloquent spokesman against Nazi Germany, Winston Churchill was one of the greatest figures of the twentieth century. In this autobiography, Churchill recalls his childhood, his schooling, his years as a war correspondent in South Africa during the Boer War, and his first forays into politics as a member of Parliament. My Early Life not only gives readers insights into the shaping of a great leader but, as Churchill himself wrote, “a picture of a vanished age.” To fully understand Winston Churchill and his times, My Early Life is essential reading.

CONTENTS

Introduction by William Manchester

Preface by the Author

CHAPTER

I. Childhood

II. Harrow

III. Examinations

IV. Sandhurst

V. The Fourth Hussars

VI. Cuba

VII. hounslow

VIII. India

IX. Education at Bangalore

X. The Malakand Field Force

XI. The Mamund Valley

XII. The Tirah Expedition

XIII. A Difficulty with Kitchener

XIV. The Eve of Omdurman

XV. The Sensations of a Cavalry Charge

XVI. I Leave the Army

XVII. Oldham

XVIII. With Buller to the Cape

XIX. The Armoured Train

XX. In Durance Vile

XXI. I Escape from the Boers -- I

XXII. I Escape from the Boers -- II

XXIII. Back to the Army

XXIV. Spion Kop

XXV. The Relief of Ladysmith

XXVI. In the Orange Free State

XXVII. Johannesburg and Pretoria

XXVIII. The Khaki Election

XXIX. The House of Commons