First lady : the life and wars of Clementine Churchill / Sonia Purnell.
Publication details: London : Aurum Press, 2015.Edition: [1st ed.]Description: 392 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- (hbk.) : 9781781313060
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Loanable Book | Library | Biography | 920 CHU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 000309836 |
Through the Churchills' 'wilderness years' in the 1930s, to Clementine's desperate efforts to preserve her husband's health during the struggle against Hitler, Sonia Purnell presents the inspiring but often ignored story of one of the most important women in modern history. Without Churchill's inspiring leadership Britain could not have survived its darkest hour and repelled the Nazi menace. Without his wife Clementine, however, he might never have become Prime Minister. By his own admission, the Second World War would have been 'impossible without her'. Clementine was Winston's emotional rock and his most trusted confidante; not only was she involved in some of the most crucial decisions of war, but she exerted an influence over her husband and the Government that would appear scandalous to modern eyes . [COPAC]
Includes index.
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