Clementine : the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill / Sonia Purnell.
| Author/creator | Purnell, Sonia author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Viking, [2015] |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | 436 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | First lady |
| Portion of title | Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill |
| Portion of title | Mrs. Winston Churchill |
| Contents | The level of events -- More than meets the eye -- The pain and the pride -- I believe in your star -- Married love -- Loss unimaginable -- A country basket -- Temptation and redemption -- A world of accident and storm -- Operation seduction USA -- From FDR to Stalin -- A private line -- Epilogue. |
| Abstract | A portrait of Winston Churchill's extraordinary wife and her lesser-known role in World War II discusses her relationship with political mentor Eleanor Roosevelt, her role in safeguarding Churchill's health throughout key historical events and her controversial family priorities. |
| General note | First published in Great Britain under the title First lady: the life and wars of Clementine Churchill by Aurum Press--title page verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-419) and index. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Biography. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2015373202 |
| ISBN | 9780525429777 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0525429778 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DA566.9 .C48 P87 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |