WINSTON'S WAR is a masterful blending of imagination and compelling fact that places the reader at the right hand of the most momentous events in our history.Saturday 1 October 1938. Two men meet. One is elderly, the other in his twenties. One will become the most revered man of his time, and the other known as the greatest of traitors.Winston Churchill met Guy Burgess at a moment when the world was about to explode. Now in his astonishing new novel, Michael Dobbs throws brilliant fresh light upon Churchill's relationship with the Soviet spy and the twenty months of conspiracy, chance and outright treachery that were to propel Churchill from outcast to messiah and change the course of history.
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Diese Serie taucht in die turbulenten Ereignisse der Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts ein und konzentriert sich auf das Leben und die politische Karriere einer der bedeutendsten Persönlichkeiten der Geschichte. Erleben Sie die dramatischen Wendungen, entscheidenden Momente und persönlichen Kämpfe, die nicht nur das Schicksal einer Nation, sondern die ganze Welt prägten. Die Werke erforschen komplexe Beziehungen, politische Intrigen und Verrat, verkörpern aber auch Mut und Entschlossenheit im Angesicht von Widrigkeiten. Es ist eine Geschichte über die Kraft des Willens, strategisches Denken und den Einfluss, den eine einzelne Person auf den Lauf der Geschichte haben kann.




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- 2Never Surrender- 448 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
 The story of one man's defiance and a nation's courage.Friday 10th May 1940. Hitler launches a devastating attack that in days will overrun France, Holland and Belgium, and bring Britain to its knees at Dunkirk. It is also the day Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister. He is the one man capable of standing in Hitler's way - yet Churchill is still deeply mistrusted within his own Cabinet and haunted by the memory of his haunted father.Never Surrender is a novel about the courage and defiance that were displayed in abundance - not just by Churchill, but by ordinary men and women over three of the most momentous weeks in British history. 
- 3Churchill's Hour- 464 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
 Michael Dobbs skillfully intertwines his historical passion with the legendary figure of Winston Churchill, creating a compelling narrative in two acclaimed works. The books explore Churchill's resilience and leadership during pivotal moments in history, showcasing his unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. Through rich storytelling, Dobbs captures the essence of Churchill's character and the challenges he confronted, offering readers an engaging and insightful look at one of history's most influential leaders. 
- 4Churchill's Triumph- 480 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
 The Second World War is coming to an end, and the three most powerful men on earth meet to thrash out the details of peace . . . Churchill's Triumph is an unputdownable thriller by Michael Dobbs, author of the No. 1 bestseller that inspired the hit Netflix series House of Cards. Perfect for fans of John Grisham and Philip Kerr. At the close of World War Two, in 1945, the most powerful men alive - Winston Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin - gather to survey the smoking ruins of Europe at the famous Yalta Conference. They must try and create a future where the atrocities of the last few years could never happen again. But as the negotiations begin that will eventually change the map of the world, the tension and pressure on political partnerships intensifies. In the fight against Hitler, Churchill's difficult relationship with the leaders of the Allied Powers, Roosevelt and Stalin, becomes a power struggle that will have the most dramatic global consequences . . . Praise for Michael Dobbs: 'Explosive in every sense. His novels are famously predictive' Daily Mail 'Dobbs was clearly put on this earth to write thrillers of the most shamelessly page-turning quality' Daily Express 'A thriller that is both nightmare vision and timely warning' Financial Times