Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in

Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour
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The acclaimed author of Troublesome Young Men reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking head of CBS News in Europe; Averell Harriman, the hard-driving millionaire who ran FDRâ‚¬s Lend-Lease program in London; and John Gilbert Winant, the shy, idealistic U.S. ambassador to Britain. Each man formed close ties with Winston Churchillâ‚¬"so much so that all became romantically involved with members of the prime ministerâ‚¬s family. Drawing from a variety of primary sources, Lynne Olson skillfully depicts the dramatic personal journeys of these men who, determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious Franklin Roosevelt and reluctant American public to back the British at a critical time. Deeply human, brilliantly researched, and beautifully written, Citizens of London is a new triumph from an author swiftly becoming one of the finest in her field.
Country USA
Brand Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2011-05-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780812979350

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2011-05-03
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780812979350

Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour