Citizens of London The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour |
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| Author:
| Olson, Lynne |
| ISBN: | 978-1-925106-88-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2015 |
| Publisher: | Scribe Publications
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $27.99Price to be announced contact
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Book Description:
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An enthralling, behind-the-scenes account of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain.
Citizens of Londonbrings 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 Londonexamines how these men fought...
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An enthralling, behind-the-scenes account of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain.
Citizens of Londonbrings 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 Londonexamines 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 variety of primary sources, Lynne Olson skilfully depicts the dramatic personal journeys of these men who, determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious FDR and reluctant American public to back the British at a critical time. Deeply human, brilliantly researched, and beautifully written, Citizens of Londonis a triumph.