Boris Johnson

On the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of Winston Churchill's death, and written in conjunction with the Churchill Estate, Boris Johnson explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor' - the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century.

The Romans created the longest-lasting empire in History. Since then others have tried to imitate Rome's success, including the European Union, but most have failed. Boris Johnson examines the empire created by the Romans.

Boris Johnson celebrates many of the characters who have made London great. Providing a chronological story of the city, he ranges from the Romans to one of his predecessors as mayor, Dick Whittington; from Chaucer to J.W.Turner, and through to modern times.