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Franklin and Winston: A Christmas That Changed the World

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A compelling look at two leaders who held the world's fate in their hands - and the holiday visit that sealed a friendship and steered the course of World War II.At the height of World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill held an extraordinary month-long visit, during which they planned the success of the Allied powers and strategized a continuing peace for when the war ended. Moving from witty banter to gravely serious discussions - amid a traditional public celebration of the Christmas holiday - the two cemented a unique bond as they decided how to confront a menace that threatened all of civilization. Thanks to the skillful work of author Douglas Wood and illustrator Barry Moser, the story of this remarkable time can be shared with a whole new generation.Back matter includes; an afterword, an author's note, and a bibliography.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780763633837
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 40
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. september 2011
  • Størrelse:
  • 234x13x282 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 522 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..

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A compelling look at two leaders who held the world's fate in their hands - and the holiday visit that sealed a friendship and steered the course of World War II.At the height of World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill held an extraordinary month-long visit, during which they planned the success of the Allied powers and strategized a continuing peace for when the war ended. Moving from witty banter to gravely serious discussions - amid a traditional public celebration of the Christmas holiday - the two cemented a unique bond as they decided how to confront a menace that threatened all of civilization. Thanks to the skillful work of author Douglas Wood and illustrator Barry Moser, the story of this remarkable time can be shared with a whole new generation.Back matter includes; an afterword, an author's note, and a bibliography.

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