Book Churchill. A Life. A Certain Idea of France. The Life of Charles de Gaulle
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Sir Winston Churchill, an outstanding historical figure, a politician, aristocrat, world-class strategist and historian, tireless fighter for freedom and democracy, Nobel Prize winner, is recognised in the United Kingdom as the "Man of the Twentieth Century". He not only described history, he created it. The powerful figure of Winston Churchill, whose genius is undeniable even to the most convinced cynics, invariably attracts attention, becoming even brighter and more visible over the years.
The work of the acclaimed biographer Martin Gilbert to present the Great Englishman to the world occupies a special place among similar publications. The book, which is being published in Ukrainian for the first time, is based on facts selected from many research sources and carefully analysed by the author, as well as information provided by Randolph, Winston Churchill's son. The sincere and impartial narrative allows us to understand how this man's worldview was formed, how he became a politician, what his life values and priorities were, and what he had to sacrifice for the sake of democracy. Readers will also be interested to learn about the personal life and non-political hobbies of the famous Englishman, who was always recognised by his characteristic finger gesture in the form of the Latin letter "V", symbolising victory.
Book 2. His own idea of France. The Life of Charles de Gaulle
Modern France considers Charles de Gaulle to be the most prominent figure in its history - Napoleon is only second. But who was the general in reality - a dictator or a democrat, an imperialist or a supporter of the freedom of peoples, a reformer or a retrograde? Did he succeed in achieving the greatness he dreamed of for France? All of this is discussed in the book by the famous British researcher Julian Jackson, who, from the standpoint of modern historical science, has made another attempt to assess the majestic and extremely ambiguous figure of the French president, General Charles de Gaulle.
How did the general manage to occupy the highest state post? What was his originality? What shaped this man's worldview? How did he manage to gather a heterogeneous mass of French patriots under his banner during the German occupation? What were his relations with prominent figures of the twentieth century - British Prime Minister Churchill, US President Roosevelt, German Chancellor Adenauer, and leaders of other states?
The author tries to present his version of events impartially, and sometimes even rather harshly, based on hundreds of documentary materials, including those published only recently. And it is safe to say that the historical figure he describes will not leave anyone indifferent.