WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
A Traveller in War-Time cover

A Traveller in War-Time

By Winston Churchill
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - AmericanHistory - EuropeanHistory - Modern (1750+)Travel Writing

About This Book

A collection of travel essays that record impressions of life in Britain and France under the shadow of war, aiming to convey atmosphere more than judgment. The pieces describe food shortages and voluntary frugality, the health, morale and organization of soldiers at the front, and rapid social mixing as class boundaries erode. Encounters with varied figures — including a country-house gathering where labour and industrial representatives move toward mutual understanding — illustrate practical and emotional effects of wartime change, presented as preliminary eyewitness sketches rather than a comprehensive analysis.

About the Author

Churchill, Winston portrait

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was a British statesman, military leader, and author, best known for his role as Prime Minister during World War II. His literary contributions include a range of works that reflect his experiences in politics and war. Among his notable titles is "A Far Country," a historical novel that explores themes of adventure and human resilience. Churchill's writing is characterized by its eloquence and insight, often drawing from his extensive knowledge of history and politics. In addition to his novels, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his historical writings and speeches, solidifying his legacy as a significant figure in both literature and history.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
A Far Country — Complete cover A Far Country — Complete by Winston Churchill A Far Country — Volume 1 cover A Far Country — Volume 1 by Winston Churchill A Far Country — Volume 2 cover A Far Country — Volume 2 by Winston Churchill A Far Country — Volume 3 cover A Far Country — Volume 3 by Winston Churchill A Modern Chronicle — Complete cover A Modern Chronicle — Complete by Winston Churchill A Modern Chronicle — Volume 01 cover A Modern Chronicle — Volume 01 by Winston Churchill

You May Also Like

6 picks
"'Tis Sixty Years Since" / Address of Charles Francis Adams; Founders' Day, January 16, 1913 cover "'Tis Sixty Years Since" / Address of Charles Francis Adams; Founders' Day, January 16, 1913 by Charles Francis Adams "1683-1920" / The Fourteen Points and What Became of Them—Foreign Propaganda in the Public Schools—Rewriting the History of the United States—The Espionage Act and How It Worked—"Illegal and Indefensible Blockade" of the Central Powers—1,000,000 Victims of Starvation—Our Debt to France and to Germany—The War Vote in Congress—Truth About the Belgian Atrocities—Our Treaty with Germany and How Observed—The Alien Property Custodianship—Secret Will of Cecil Rhodes—Racial Strains in American Life—Germantown Settlement of 1683 and a Thousand Other Topics cover "1683-1920" / The Fourteen Points and What Became of Them—Foreign Propaganda in the Public Schools—Rewriting the History of the United States—The Espionage Act and How It Worked—"Illegal and Indefensible Blockade" of the Central Powers—1,000,000 Victims of Starvation—Our Debt to France and to Germany—The War Vote in Congress—Truth About the Belgian Atrocities—Our Treaty with Germany and How Observed—The Alien Property Custodianship—Secret Will of Cecil Rhodes—Racial Strains in American Life—Germantown Settlement of 1683 and a Thousand Other Topics by Frederick Franklin Schrader "America for Americans!" / The Typical American, Thanksgiving Sermon cover "America for Americans!" / The Typical American, Thanksgiving Sermon by John Philip Newman "Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message / With his own words which have won thousands for Christ cover "Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message / With his own words which have won thousands for Christ by William T. Ellis "Boots and Saddles"; Or, Life in Dakota with General Custer cover "Boots and Saddles"; Or, Life in Dakota with General Custer by Elizabeth Bacon Custer "Broke," The Man Without the Dime cover "Broke," The Man Without the Dime by Edwin A. Brown