The Last Lion Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965
Synopsis
"Masterful . . . The collaboration completes the Churchill portrait in a seamless manner, combining the detailed research, sharp analysis and sparkling prose that readers of the first two volumes have come to expect." - Associated PressSpanning the years 1940 to 1965, The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965 begins shortly after Winston Churchill became prime minister-when Great Britain stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi Germany. In brilliant prose and informed by decades of research, William Manchester and Paul Reid recount how Churchill organized his nation's military response and defence, convinced FDR to support the cause, and personified the "never surrender" ethos that helped win the war. We witness Churchill, driven from office, warning the world of the coming Soviet menace. And after his triumphant return to 10 Downing Street, we follow him as he pursues his final policy goal: a summit with President Dwight Eisenhower and Soviet leaders. In conclusion, we experience Churchill's last years, when he faces the end of his life with the same courage he brought to every battle he ever fought.Book details
- Series:
- The Last Lion (Book 3)
- Author:
- William Manchester, Paul Reid
- ISBN:
- 9781447279549
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781447279532, 9781447279525
- Publisher:
- Pan Macmillan
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- 18+
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2020-02-06
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 1983
- Copyright by:
- John Manchester, Julie Manchester, Laurie Manchester and Paul Reid
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Biographies and Memoirs, History, Military, Nonfiction, Politics and Government