Condition: Good, with shelf wear and creasing along the spine.
Known for both his candour and statesmanship, Churchill is still seen favourably by the British public – particularly towards his firm leadership through World War Two. But was Churchill’s wartime premiership really as successful as his popularity would suggest?
Richard Lamb takes an in-depth look at Churchill’s failures and successes during WW2. Lamb’s careful research shows the extent of Churchill’s own efforts to erase or even rewrite unfavourable mistakes in his own memoirs. Yet Lamb also paints a picture of a man with a formidable temper and intellect, who often changed his mind at the eleventh hour – both to his benefit and to his loss.
A compelling and well-written biography, Richard Lamb gives the most precise appraisal of Churchill and his position of wartime leader to date. With a wealth of sources and a fantastic eye for detail, Lamb’s ability to create both a fair and accurate assessment is unparalleled. For those with an interest in British politics, this is a must read.
