In many democratic countries around the world, charismatic leaders vilify political opponents, disparage institutions, and claim the mantle of the people.
It was left to John Adams to follow the adored and groundbreaking leader who had stood above partisanship to navigate grave crises with France and with Alexander Hamilton.
Following his return to Britain from the Sudan expedition Churchill made it clear that he intended to enter politics and take up the mantle which his father had held as being something of a non-conforming member of the Conservative Party.