“It is better to be making the news than taking it; to be an actor rather than a critic.”
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The Story of the Malakand Field Force (Primary source)
Churchill’s first book, published in 1898, recounting his experiences as a young cavalry officer and war correspondent during the British military campaign against Pathan tribes on India’s Northwest Frontier in 1897. The work established Churchill’s literary career and reputation for vivid military writing.
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