During the Second World War, Winston Churchill won two resounding victories. The first was a victory over Nazi Germany, the second a victory over the skeptics who had excluded him from high office. This biography examines the life of the most iconic figure in twentieth-century British history, and also the battle over his reputation.

A Companion to Contemporary Britain covers the key themes and debates of 20th-century history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the end of the century.

• Assesses the impact of the Second World War
  
• Looks at Britain's role in the wider world, including the legacy of Empire, Britain's 'special relationship' with the United States, and integration with continental Europe
  
• Explores cultural issues, such as class consciousness, immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and the impact of the mass media
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