[gr8eman]

The River War is a good book, as it was written mostly on-site or from first-hand knowledge, as opposed to most crap in print about a political situation or war. Churchill was there and wasn’t censored as far as I know. The fact that I got that book and The History of the English Peoples volumes for less than shipping costs with a “DESTROY” stamp on the inside of each cover tells you all you need to know about the educational situation these days.

[Sherman Logan]

For the information of those who are interested in reading this book, they should be aware that there are several versions out there. The later versions are greatly revised, abridged by up to 1/3, and in many cases the most interesting of his opinions about individuals and policies have been cut out, apparently for political reasons.

You want the 1899 two-volume version.

[DoughtyOne]

Thanks for the mention. Yes, it does seem to tell a story doesn’t it, the cost of the books and the stamp.

Churchill was an interesting man. Drinking to excess, the guy couldn’t get elected today. And yet, look at the rallying point he was.

His books probably provide too much information on manhood, morals, the right thing to do..., the evils of inferior political movements...

[Churchillspirit]

The River War.......... The fact that I got that book and The History of the English Peoples volumes for less than shipping costs with a "DESTROY" stamp on the inside of each cover tells you all you need to know about the educational situation these days.

Unbelievable!!