by Erik Larson
First published 2020
As the Nazis bomb London, Prime Minister Winston Churchill rallies his nation with rousing speeches and steadfast resolve. Larson's page-turner plunges us into the crucible of WWII, tracing Churchill's bold leadership and Britain's harrowing fight for survival against the Luftwaffe's relentless onslaught. Through intimate diary entries and vivid historical detail, we witness the courage, sacrifice, and human drama that defined the Blitz.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, world-war-ii, military-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figures, leadership
624 pages · Paperback · Crown
Content warnings: war