The political career of this outstanding British statesman took place against the backdrop of two major events of the 20th century - the First and Second World Wars, which determined his fate, his entire life. Churchill's political activity lasted three quarters of a century, experiencing both brilliant ups and catastrophic downs. But his finest hour occurred during the most difficult period of human history - the Second World War, when, having received the post of prime minister, he called on his nation to unite in the fight against Nazi Germany and initiated the allied coalition - Great Britain - USSR - USA, which ended in a great Victory. Author books by François Bedarid - French historian, specialist in English history, founder of the Institute of Contemporary History. On an extensive documentary basis, he describes the biography of Churchill, attracting the reader with clear, accessible language and an undoubted desire for objectivity of presentation.[Adapted for AlReader]