v. 1. Youth, 1874-1900 (& companion in 2 pt.) -- v. 2. Young statesman, 1901-1914 (& companion in 3 pt.) -- v. 3. 1914-1916 (& companion in 2 pt.) -- v. 4. 1916-1922 (& companion in 3 pt.) -- v. 5. 1922-1939 (& companion in 3 pt.) -- v. 6. Finest hour, 1939-1941 -- v. 7. Road to victory, 1941-1945 -- v. 8. Never despair, 1945-1965