Much of our understanding of the world of Winston Churchill comes from the man himself. The era of 1874 to 1965 is a period of rapid change in government, economy, society, invention, innovation and, of course, war. Winston Churchill stands front and center in this cataclysmic alteration of the world. Monarchy dies, replaced by Marxism, Fascism, Nazism, unbridled militarism, democracy, republicanism; yet, the Great Game for empire continues unabated, and Man continues his quest for resources, territories and strategic position.

Churchill plays a decisive role in both World Wars—as a member of Parliament, to First Sea Lord and eventually as Prime Minister during one of the darkest periods in British history. Much of this canvas of history will be seen through the writings and speeches of Churchill himself.

• Week 1: From Boyhood to Soldier – Churchill’s beginnings
• Week 2:  Cuba to Versailles – Soldier and Politician, 1898-1929  
• Week 3: The Gathering Storm – Churchill’s Wilderness Period, 1929-1939      
• Week 4: Their Finest Hour – Churchill as Prime Minister, 1940-1942
• Week 5: The Grand Alliance – Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin, 1942-1943
• Week 6: Triumph and Tragedy – Decline of British Influence, 1944
• Week 7: Changing of the Guard – Brutal Reality of History, 1945
• Week 8: The Twilight Years –The Essence of Churchill, 1946-1965