Churchill's histories offer both a narrative of past events and evidence about their author. They are an early example of modern political history written with concern for accuracy while still advancing a politician's view. His choices about inclusion, omission, and emphasis expose his priorities. The books can be read as historical accounts and as primary sources for the outlook of an influential statesman.
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Churchill's histories also reveal Churchill's politics
Churchill's history books can be read both as accounts of the past and as evidence of an influential politician's priorities, emphases, and omissions.