History of the English-Speaking Peoples Volume II, A: The New World: 2

"This history will endure; not only because Sir Winston has written it, but also because of its own inherent virtues — its narrative power, its fine judgment of war and politics, of soldiers and statesmen, and even more because it reflects a tradition of what Englishmen in the hey-day of their empire thought and felt about their country's past."
— The Daily Telegraph

Spanning four volumes and many centuries of history, from Caesar’s invasion of Britain to the start of World War I, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples stands as one of Winston Churchill’s most magnificent literary works.

• Begun during Churchill’s ‘wilderness years’ when he was out of government.
• First published in 1956, after his leadership through the darkest days of World War II had cemented his place in history.
• Completed when Churchill was in his 80s, it remains to this day a compelling and vivid history.

Volume II: The New World

The second volume, The New World, delves into:

• Britain's emergence on the world stage during a turbulent period at home.
• Key historical moments, including:
  • Henry VIII’s break with Rome and the English Reformation.
  • The fending off of the Spanish Armada.
  • The schism between parliament and crown, leading to the civil war.
  • The fall and rise of the monarchy and the rule of Oliver Cromwell.

It also chronicles the historic journey of the ‘Mayflower’, marking the English-speaking peoples’ arrival in the Americas.

This volume, like the entire series, is a testament to Churchill’s mastery of storytelling and his deep understanding of history.