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Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in its Darkest, Finest Hour
Lynne Olson
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Description for Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in its Darkest, Finest Hour
Paperback. Drawing on a variety of primary sources, this book depicts the personal journeys of men who were determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious FDR and reluctant American public to back the British at a critical time. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBJK; HBWQ; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 37. Weight in Grams: 396.
An enthralling, behind-the-scenes account of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain. Citizens of London brings out of history's shadows the three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking news reporter; Averell Harriman, the hard-driving millionaire who ran FDR's Lend-Lease programme in London; and John G. Winant, the shy, idealistic US ambassador. Citizens of London examines how these men fought to save Britain in its darkest hour. Each formed close ties with Winston Churchill - so much so that all became romantically involved with members of the prime minister's family. Drawing on a ... Read more
An enthralling, behind-the-scenes account of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain. Citizens of London brings out of history's shadows the three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking news reporter; Averell Harriman, the hard-driving millionaire who ran FDR's Lend-Lease programme in London; and John G. Winant, the shy, idealistic US ambassador. Citizens of London examines how these men fought to save Britain in its darkest hour. Each formed close ties with Winston Churchill - so much so that all became romantically involved with members of the prime minister's family. Drawing on a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Scribe Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Carlton North, Australia
ISBN
9781925228151
SKU
V9781925228151
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About Lynne Olson
Lynne Olson is the former White House correspondent for the Baltimore Sun. In addition to 2010's Citizens of London, she is most recently the author of Those Angry Days: Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America's fight over WWII 1939-1941. She is also the author of Troublesome Young Men: the rebels who brought Churchill to power and helped save England and Freedom's Daughters: ... Read more
Reviews for Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in its Darkest, Finest Hour
'Engaging and original, rich in anecdote and analysis, this is a terrific work of history.'
Jon Meacham 'A nuanced history that captures the immense amount of material on the period and crafts a cracking good read.' New York Post 'Brilliantly bursting with beautiful prose, Citizens of London flutters our hearts by capturing the essence of the public and private ... Read more
Jon Meacham 'A nuanced history that captures the immense amount of material on the period and crafts a cracking good read.' New York Post 'Brilliantly bursting with beautiful prose, Citizens of London flutters our hearts by capturing the essence of the public and private ... Read more