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Citizens Of London: The Americans Who Stood With Britain In Its Darkest, Finest Hour

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Citizens Of London: The Americans Who Stood With Britain In Its Darkest, Finest Hour
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lynne Olson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:431
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 130
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
Second world war
ISBN/Barcode 9781925106886
ClassificationsDewey:940.53140922
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Scribe Publications
Imprint Scribe Publications
Publication Date 23 September 2015
Publication Country Australia

Description

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 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 London is a triumph. A nuanced history that captures the immense amount of material on the period and crafts a cracking good read.' New York Post 'Three fascinating Americans living in London helped cement the World War II alliance between Roosevelt and Churchill. Lynne Olson brings us the wonderful saga of Harriman, Murrow, and Winant. Her book is a triumph of research and storytelling. It's history on an intimate level.' Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein

Author Biography

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Reviews

' A nuanced history that captures the immense amount of material on the period and crafts a cracking good read.' New York Post 'Three fascinating Americans living in London helped cement the World War II alliance between Roosevelt and Churchill. Lynne Olson brings us the wonderful saga of Harriman, Murrow, and Winant. Her book is a triumph of research and storytelling. It's history on an intimate level.' Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein