The acclaimed author of Troublesome Young Men reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R.
Deeply human, brilliantly researched, and beautifully written, Citizens of London is a new triumph from an author swiftly becoming one of the Finest in her field..
Drawing from a variety of primary sources, Lynne Olson skillfully depicts the dramatic personal journeys of these men who, determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious Franklin Roosevelt and reluctant American public to back the British at a critical time.
Each man formed close ties with Winston Churchill--so much so that all became romantically involved with members of the prime minister\'s family. ambassador to Britain.
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Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking head of CBS News in Europe
Averell Harriman, the hard-driving millionaire who ran FDR\'s Lend-Lease program in London; and John Gilbert Winant, the shy, idealistic U.
The acclaimed author of Troublesome Young Men reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R
