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A Fascinating And In-depth Study Of One Of The Countries Leading Figures, Meticulously Researched And Cited. Allister Vale And John Scadding Have Written The Definitive Account Of Churchill's Illnesses And Document All Churchill's Major Illnesses, From An Episode Of Childhood Pneumonia In 1886 Until His Death In 1965. They Have Adopted A Thorough Approach In Gaining Access To Numerous Sources Of Medical Information And Have Cited Extensively From The Clinical Records Of The Numerous Distinguished Physicians And Surgeons Invited To Consult On Churchill During His Many Episodes Of Illness. These Include Not Only Objective Clinical Data, But Also Personal Reflections By Churchill's Family, Friends And Political Colleagues.