De Gaulle: Political Leaders Of The Twentieth Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
Part of the respected Pelican Political Leaders of the Twentieth Century series, this biography chronicles the remarkable life and legacy of Charles de Gaulle — soldier, statesman, and the defining figure of modern France. Written by Alexander Werth, a distinguished journalist and historian with intimate knowledge of France, the book presents a compelling portrait of a man who led the Free French Forces during World War II, shaped the founding of the Fifth Republic, and steered his nation through decades of tumultuous political change. Werth details de Gaulle's towering personality, his fierce nationalism, and his complex relationships with Allied leaders such as Churchill and Roosevelt, bringing sharp analytical clarity to the subject. Authoritative yet accessible, this volume stands as an essential account of one of the twentieth century's most consequential and enigmatic political leaders.
Author: Alexander Werth
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
Part of the respected Pelican Political Leaders of the Twentieth Century series, this biography chronicles the remarkable life and legacy of Charles de Gaulle — soldier, statesman, and the defining figure of modern France. Written by Alexander Werth, a distinguished journalist and historian with intimate knowledge of France, the book presents a compelling portrait of a man who led the Free French Forces during World War II, shaped the founding of the Fifth Republic, and steered his nation through decades of tumultuous political change. Werth details de Gaulle's towering personality, his fierce nationalism, and his complex relationships with Allied leaders such as Churchill and Roosevelt, bringing sharp analytical clarity to the subject. Authoritative yet accessible, this volume stands as an essential account of one of the twentieth century's most consequential and enigmatic political leaders.