<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Considered one of the most controversial figures in modern history?highly revered by some and heavily criticized by others?Winston Churchill is defended in this collection of essays covering a variety of topics throughout his life. Arranged in chronological order to show his life and career in context of 20th-century world history, these short essays are both detailed and analytical while still being highly accessible for a general audience. Each essay answers a specific historical question about Churchill and argues that not only should he be remembered for his domestic policy alongside his wartime achievements but that he also anticipated a number of issues and debates facing the world today.</P></DIV>