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 ...
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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.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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New. Drawing on a variety of primary sources, this book depicts the personal journeys of men who were determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious FDR and reluctant American public to back the British at a critical time. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBJK; HBWQ; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 37. Weight in Grams: 396. 2015. New edition. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest Finest Hour. This wonderfully readable World War II history brings to life the development of Americas crucial wartime alliance with England that became so decisive in defeating Hitler. Olson builds a dramatic narrative by focusing on the leading role played by three dynamic American men--Averell Harriman, Edward R. Murrow, and John Gilbert Winant--in forging the two countries special relationship. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: HB. Dimension: 205 x 131 x 27. Weight in Grams: 410. 2014. Reprint. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.