Reading this story about what happens when a politician who was just another typical politician transforms into a genuine statesman takes on a whole new dimension of possibility in light of the real-world parallel coincidentally offered to readers. What Winston Churchill does throughout a long and consistently engaging story lies far outside the realm of modern-day American experiences with politicians and their idea of leadership. The point of the book is to offer a visceral and enthralling portrait of a true story so antithetical to what most Americans have experienced in their lives as to make it almost seem like a fable or fairy tale. But then the point of this book is not really about the facts and dates and events of that momentous year. The history covered in this volume is well-known and extensively analyzed and this biography adds no startling new information to the archives of history. This biography of Churchill is not an all-encompassing womb-to-tomb comprehensive overview of his long and varied career but instead narrows the focus down specifically to the first year of Churchill’s service as British Prime Minister during World War II. This is why books like Eric Larson's The Splendid and the Vile are essential. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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