From the Book - 1st American ed.
pt. I. Mastering his voice, 1900-1917. The maiden speech ; The Transvaal constitution ; Haranguing the hustings ; The Navy's task ; The Dardanelles scapegoat ; A disastrous proposal
pt. II. Scorning and warning, 1917-1939. The Bolshevik menace ; A budget broadcast ; The Indian threat ; Britain's air defences ; The failure to re-arm ; Munich
pt. III. Mobilizing the English language, 1940. The new administration ; The impending ordeal ; Dunkirk ; Alone ; The Battle of Britain ; On the death of Neville Chamberlain
pt. IV. Waging the war of words, 1941-1945. Appeal to America ; A difficult time ; The widening conflict ; A no-confidence motion repulsed ; On the death of Lloyd George ; On the death of Franklin Roosevelt ; Victory in Europe
pt. V. Speaking with different tongues, 1945-1955. Electioneering once more ; Final review of the War ; The Soviet danger ; European unity ; Tribute to George VI ; Debate on the address ; Eightieth birthday ; Swan song.