the last lion winston spencer churchill alone 1932 1940

Here is Churchill as a light in the approaching darkness, readying himself for the terrible stand to come. Manchester's luminous portrait never loses sight of Churchill the man-a man with limitations, especially his callousness toward others (including his supporters) and his recklessness, which could border on the foolhardy but also a man whose vision was global and whose courage was boundless. The last lion, Winston Spencer Churchill by William Manchester Publication date 1989 Topics Churchill, Winston, - Sir, - 1874-1965., Prime ministers - Great Britain - Biography., Great Britain - Foreign relations - 1936-1945., Great Britain - Foreign relations - 1910-1936., Great Britain - Politics and government - 1936-1945. Recognizing the horrifying truth, Churchill stood almost alone against Nazi aggression and the sordid British and French policy of appeasement. Yet despite his personal and political troubles, Churchill managed to assemble a vast, underground intelligence network-both within the British government and on the continent-which provided him with more complete and accurate information on Germany than the British government.

During this period, Churchill was tested as few men are: relentlessly pursued by creditors, disowned by his own party, vociferously dismissed by the press as a warmonger, and twice nearly lost his seat in Parliament. In this volume, we witness the war within, before the colossal war to come. The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill: Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965 William Manchester, Paul Reid 4.43 6,647 ratings679 reviews Spanning the years of 1940-1965, The Last Lion picks up shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Ministerwhen his tiny island nation stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi Germany. The second volume of William Manchester's masterful account of Winston Churchill's life.Īlone is the second volume of William Manchester's brilliant three-volume biography of Winston Churchill.

The last lion winston spencer churchill alone 1932 1940