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The Splendid and the Vile
Erik Larson, 2020
Long read, about 608 pages
Churchill's first year as prime minister, day by day, through the Blitz.
Talk about it
- What did seeing that year day by day show you that a summary wouldn't?
- How did ordinary people's lives during the Blitz compare with life in Churchill's circle?
- What made Churchill a good leader in a crisis, and what were his flaws?
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