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The political and personal relationship
between King George VI and Winston
Churchill during World War II is one that
has been largely overlooked throughout
history, yet the trust and loyalty these men
shared helped Britain navigate its perhaps
most trying time.
Despite their vast differences, the two
men met weekly and found that their divergent
virtues made them a powerful
duo. The king’s shy nature was offset by
Churchill’s willingness to cast himself as
the nation’s savior. Meanwhile, Churchill’s
complicated political past was given credibility
by the king’s embrace and counsel.
Together as foils, confidants, conspirators,
and comrades, the duo guided Britain
through war while reinspiring hope in the
monarchy, Parliament, and the nation itself.
Books about these men as individuals
could fill a library, but Kenneth Weisbrode’s
study of the unique bond between
them is the first of its kind.
NOVEMBER
The intriguing bond between monarch and
prime minister and its crucial role during
World War II
CHURCHILL AND
THE KING
The Wartime Alliance of Winston Churchill and George VI
KENNETH WEISBRODE
Praise for The Atlantic Century:
“ Beautifully written and
thoroughly researched.”
—Niall Ferguson
• For the audience of
The King’s Speech
KENNETH WEISBRODE received
a Ph.D. in history from Harvard
University, where he also taught.
He is also the author of The
Atlantic Century. He lives in
Turkey.
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Agent: Alexander
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First Serial, UK,
Translation: Viking
Audio: Penguin Audio
Unabridged Digital Only
6 hours, $29.95 ($31.50 CAN)
Digital: 978-0-698-13576-5
VIKING
978-0-670-02576-3
$26.95 ($28.50 CAN)
History
5 1 ⁄2 x 8 1 ⁄4 224 pp.
Export rights: W00
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