Reading for Leading in Politics and War
About this Event
About the Lecture:
Winston S. Churchill, who never attended a university, was nonetheless deeply committed to lifelong learning and intellectual development. Through extensive reading in history, military studies, political biography, literature, and even a few aspects of economics and the natural sciences, Churchill cultivated insights and understanding that would later define his political and strategic leadership during times of war and crisis. In this lecture, Dr. Christopher C. Harmon explores the self-education of the young Churchill and the library he amassed during the decades preceding World War II. Drawing from five years of researches for a volume on Churchill’s early ministerial career and growing influence on British military affairs, Dr. Harmon examines the relationship between liberal education, war studies, political understanding, and historical literacy. The lecture connects Churchill’s intellectual development to themes of leadership, strategy, and the enduring importance of reading history. This presentation will interest to students of national security, military strategy, political leadership, and anyone who loves books.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Christopher C. Harmon is a Professor at The Institute of World Politics, a Distinguished Fellow at the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare at Marine Corps University, and former director of counterterrorism studies programs in Asia and Europe for the U.S. government. Dr. Harmon has spent decades studying and teaching the theory and nature of war. He served as a Legislative Aide for Foreign Policy to a member of Congress before teaching at a range of graduate institutions, including the Naval War College. Harmon has authored or edited eight books, formerly held the Chair of Great Power Competition at Marine Corps University, and currently serves on the board of academic advisors for the International Churchill Society.
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