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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.

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  1. What did seeing that year day by day show you that a summary wouldn't?
  2. How did ordinary people's lives during the Blitz compare with life in Churchill's circle?
  3. What made Churchill a good leader in a crisis, and what were his flaws?

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