the last lion winston spencer churchill alone 1932 1940

Here is Churchill as a light in the approaching darkness, readying himself for the terrible stand to come. William Manchester died before finishing his massive three-volume biography of Winston Churchill, having completed Visions of Glory - Churchills childhood, military career, and early politics - and Alone, covering the period of relative political inactivity from 1932 to the start of World War II. Manchester's luminous portrait never loses sight of Churchill the man-a man with limitations, especially his callousness toward others (including his supporters) and his recklessness, which could border on the foolhardy but also a man whose vision was global and whose courage was boundless. Recognizing the horrifying truth, Churchill stood almost alone against Nazi aggression and the sordid British and French policy of appeasement. Yet despite his personal and political troubles, Churchill managed to assemble a vast, underground intelligence network-both within the British government and on the continent-which provided him with more complete and accurate information on Germany than the British government.

During this period, Churchill was tested as few men are: relentlessly pursued by creditors, disowned by his own party, vociferously dismissed by the press as a warmonger, and twice nearly lost his seat in Parliament. The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume II: Alone, 1932-1940: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume II: Alone, 1932-1940 Audible Audiobook Unabridged William Manchester (Author), & 2 more 533 ratings Kindle 16.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.

In this volume, we witness the war within, before the colossal war to come.

Alone is the second volume of William Manchester's brilliant three-volume biography of Winston Churchill. The second volume of William Manchester's masterful account of Winston Churchill's life. We witness Churchill, driven from office, warning the world of the coming Soviet menace.

The last lion winston spencer churchill alone 1932 1940