WINSTON'S WAR is a masterful blending of imagination and compelling fact that places the reader at the right hand of the most momentous events in our history.Saturday 1 October 1938. Two men meet. One is elderly, the other in his twenties. One will become the most revered man of his time, and the other known as the greatest of traitors.Winston Churchill met Guy Burgess at a moment when the world was about to explode. Now in his astonishing new novel, Michael Dobbs throws brilliant fresh light upon Churchill's relationship with the Soviet spy and the twenty months of conspiracy, chance and outright treachery that were to propel Churchill from outcast to messiah and change the course of history.
Winston Churchill Série
Tato série se ponoří do bouřlivých událostí poloviny 20. století, především do života a politické dráhy jedné z nejvlivnějších postav moderní historie. Sledujte dramatické zvraty, klíčová rozhodnutí a osobní boje, které formovaly nejen osud jedné země, ale i celý svět. Díla prozkoumávají komplexní vztahy, politické intriky a zradu, ale také ztělesňují odvahu a odhodlání tváří v tvář nepřízni osudu. Je to příběh o síle vůle, strategickém myšlení a dopadu, který může mít jediný člověk na průběh dějin.
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Never Surrender
- 448 stránek
- 16 hodin čtení
The story of one man's defiance and a nation's courage.Friday 10th May 1940. Hitler launches a devastating attack that in days will overrun France, Holland and Belgium, and bring Britain to its knees at Dunkirk. It is also the day Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister. He is the one man capable of standing in Hitler's way - yet Churchill is still deeply mistrusted within his own Cabinet and haunted by the memory of his haunted father.Never Surrender is a novel about the courage and defiance that were displayed in abundance - not just by Churchill, but by ordinary men and women over three of the most momentous weeks in British history.
Churchill's Hour
- 464 stránek
- 17 hodin čtení
Michael Dobbs skillfully intertwines his historical passion with the legendary figure of Winston Churchill, creating a compelling narrative in two acclaimed works. The books explore Churchill's resilience and leadership during pivotal moments in history, showcasing his unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. Through rich storytelling, Dobbs captures the essence of Churchill's character and the challenges he confronted, offering readers an engaging and insightful look at one of history's most influential leaders.
From Michael Dobbs, author of the book that inspired the hit Netflix series *House of Cards*, this work transports readers to the end of WWII during the pivotal Yalta Conference, where Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin convene to discuss global peace. Despite their common goals, these leaders engage in deception to secure their historical legacies. Dobbs delves into the psyche of these powerful figures: the dominating Stalin, intent on expanding the Soviet Empire; the fragile Roosevelt, willing to compromise to gain Stalin's support against Japan; and Churchill, the least powerful yet most visionary, struggling against both his allies and the aggressive Soviet ambitions. The narrative offers a fly-on-the-wall perspective of monumental negotiations that ultimately betray the sacrifices made during the Great War. Acclaimed for his masterful portrayal of Churchill's complex character, Dobbs weaves a tale filled with historical truth and emotional depth, capturing the horrors faced by nations like Poland during this tumultuous time. His meticulous attention to detail and dramatic storytelling bring to life the intricate dynamics among the three leaders, making this a compelling exploration of history's impact on the modern world.