

Churchill’s Vicar on Earth | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution
Jan 8, 2025
Richard Langworth, a leading expert on Winston Churchill and senior fellow at the Hillsdale Churchill Project, dives deep into Churchill's legacy. They discuss the surprising lack of criticism surrounding Churchill's 150th birthday and his enduring relevance in today's social media landscape. Langworth also explores Churchill's complex decisions during pivotal moments like the Bengal famine and his evolving stance on women's suffrage, with thoughts on the broader implications of these legacies and the exciting project digitizing his writings.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Enduring Legacy: Churchill in the Age of Social Media
01:47 • 2min
Shaping Churchill: Decision-Making and Controversies
03:24 • 18min
Churchill and Women's Suffrage: A Complex Evolution
21:10 • 4min
Political Shifts and the Question of Opportunism
25:18 • 2min
Wartime Choices and Controversies
27:07 • 5min
Digitizing Churchill: Legacy and Insights
31:37 • 17min