Winston Churchill - the Wilderness Years: Speaking out Against Hitler in the Prelude to War
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Thriller & Suspense
Format
Pocketbok
Sidor
288
Språk
Engelska
Publicerad
Feb 14, 2012
Förlag
Tauris Parke Paperbacks
Utgåva
Reprint
ISBN-10
1848859333
ISBN-13
9781848859333
Beskrivning
During the late 1920s, Winston Churchill stood as a formidable figure in British politics, enjoying a high-profile status as Chancellor of the Exchequer. However, as the shadow of Hitler and the Nazi regime loomed over Europe, Churchill's voice became increasingly singular in its urgency. While many in Britain chose to ignore the threat, he resolutely spoke out, fiercely advocating for awareness and action against the growing menace.
This narrative unfolds during the tumultuous years leading up to World War II, where Churchill's early warnings went unheeded by his contemporaries. His steadfast commitment to confronting tyranny fueled his political isolation, yet it also solidified his legacy as a visionary leader who foresaw the impending danger at a time when others were still clinging to the illusion of peace.
Gilbert delves into the complexities of Churchill's character and the political landscape of the era, illustrating how these wilderness years shaped him into the leader he would later be celebrated as during the war. Through meticulous research and compelling prose, this account captures the essence of a man resolutely committed to truth in the face of ignorance and denial.
This narrative unfolds during the tumultuous years leading up to World War II, where Churchill's early warnings went unheeded by his contemporaries. His steadfast commitment to confronting tyranny fueled his political isolation, yet it also solidified his legacy as a visionary leader who foresaw the impending danger at a time when others were still clinging to the illusion of peace.
Gilbert delves into the complexities of Churchill's character and the political landscape of the era, illustrating how these wilderness years shaped him into the leader he would later be celebrated as during the war. Through meticulous research and compelling prose, this account captures the essence of a man resolutely committed to truth in the face of ignorance and denial.
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