William Tyler
- May 17, 2021
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Synopsis for JW3 afternoon class, 20th May

The Transition Period in Churchill's Life. Part 1: 1898-99

Answer to Nathan's question of last week: Kitchener and Cyprus

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Churchill's less than positive view of Kitchener
Money Troubles
Arguably the biggest decision in his personal life other than marriage to Clemmie
A spurned love - Pamela Plowden
Standing and losing the Oldham by-election July 1899
Off to South Africa and The Boer War - as a journalist
He just can't help himself, and lands up as a POW

One book not previously referred to: Churchill by Andrew Roberts.

Plus The Boer Wars by Ian Knight (Osprey Series)

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