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Books of The Times
Review: In ‘Hero of the Empire,’ a Young Churchill Earns His Spurs
Candice Millard’s account of Winston Churchill’s exploits during the Boer War in 1899 vividly recounts an entitled youth who wins headlines for his brashness and bravery.