Description
From the bestselling author of *The Devil in the White City* comes an intimate chronicle of Winston Churchill's first year as Prime Minister during the London Blitz, a period of unprecedented crisis and extraordinary leadership. Through cinematic detail and meticulous research, Erik Larson reveals how Churchill taught the British people "the art of being fearless," weaving together political strategy, wartime decision-making, and the personal domestic drama unfolding within the walls of 10 Downing Street, Chequers, and his secret wartime retreat at Ditchley. This is both a portrait of courage in the face of relentless horror and an exploration of how one man's eloquence, perseverance, and unwavering resolve bound a nation—and his own family—together during their darkest hour. Larson's masterful narrative transports readers back to a time of true leadership, offering an inspiring testament to human resilience and the power of steadfast conviction. A gripping testament to how courage and vision can transform a nation in its moment of greatest peril.
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paperback
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
608 pages
ISBN: 9780008274948
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson.