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The Splendid and the Vile

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What’s it about?

A gripping portrait of Winston Churchill's first year as prime minister, revealing how his eccentric genius and defiant spirit held Britain together during the Blitz.

You’ll learn

  • How Churchill's personality shaped leadership
  • The human cost of the Blitz on Londoners
  • The power of words in wartime
  • Churchill's relationship with FDR