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Churchill's citadel Chartwell and the gatherings before the storm

In the 1930s, amidst an impending crisis in Europe, Winston Churchill found himself out of government and with little power. In these years, Chartwell, his country home in Kent, became the headquarters of his campaign against Nazi Germany. He invited trusted advisors and informants, including Albert...

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Main Author: Carter, Katherine (Historian) (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2024]
Subjects:
Churchill, Winston, > 1874-1965 > Military leadership.
Churchill, Winston, > 1874-1965 > Homes and haunts.
World War, 1939-1945 > Causes.
World War, 1939-1945 > Diplomatic history.
Europe > Politics and government > 1918-1945.
Chartwell (Westerham, England)
Strategy > History > 20th century.
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Summary:In the 1930s, amidst an impending crisis in Europe, Winston Churchill found himself out of government and with little power. In these years, Chartwell, his country home in Kent, became the headquarters of his campaign against Nazi Germany. He invited trusted advisors and informants, including Albert Einstein and T. E. Lawrence, who could strengthen his hand as he worked tirelessly to sound the alarm at the prospect of war.
Physical Description:xii, 413 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 391-400) and index.
ISBN:9780300270198
0300270194
Author Notes:Katherine Carter is a curator and historian who has managed the house and collections at Chartwell, Churchill's country home, for more than a decade. A widely sought after commentator and adviser on the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, she lectures internationally and appears frequently in print and broadcast media.

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