Including a historic account of the circumstances surrounding Churchill's death and a summary of the reactions of a mourning world, with statement by famous world figures on the greatness of Churchill. From his birth at Blenheim Palace to leadership of Britain during the dark days of the Second World War and his final years--a special commemorative biography prepared by The New York Times. Excerpts from Churchill's immortal speeches and writings illustrating the inspiration, the humor and the power which won him a permanent place in the hearts of all men.