How did Winston Churchill prepare to lead his nation against Nazi Germany? By writing a million-word biography of his ancestor, John Churchill, who battled an earlier would-be dictator of Europe: Louis XIV of France. Eminent historian David Starkey (Monarchy) tells the parallel stories of the two greatest war leaders in British history, points out the similarities in their lives, and makes a convincing case that John was Winston's inspiration. 3 episodes, 2 ½ hrs, 1 DVD, SDH.