Summary of The Splendid and the Vile

di SellWave Audio (Autore)

Sellwave Audio, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Erik Larson’s The Splendid and the Vile brings to life Winston Churchill’s first year as prime minister, a period marked by crisis, fear, and defiance. Stepping into leadership as Hitler unleashed his forces across Europe, Churchill faced the near-collapse of Allied defenses, the evacuation of Dunkirk, and the start of a brutal bombing campaign that would kill tens of thousands of civilians. Against this backdrop, he became not only Britain’s wartime leader but also the voice of resilience, rallying a nation to endure its darkest days. What makes this account especially vivid is Larson’s focus on both the public and the private sides of Churchill’s leadership. The story unfolds not just in parliament or military strategy rooms, but also in his domestic retreats—Chequers, his wartime sanctuary, and Ditchley, his moonlit refuge when German bombers prowled. Within these settings, readers glimpse the intimate world of Churchill’s family: his supportive yet strong-willed wife Clementine, his restless daughter Mary, and his troubled son Randolph alongside his wife Pamela, whose romantic entanglements add unexpected tension to the household. Using newly released intelligence reports, private diaries, and archival records, Larson crafts the era into a narrative of extraordinary suspense and humanity. His portrayal emphasizes how Churchill’s courage and sheer force of will combined with eloquence that seemed to weave a protective shield around his people. Each speech, gesture, and decision became a lesson in how to be unflinching in the face of overwhelming adversity.

• Autore: SellWave Audio
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:52:43
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Sellwave Audio
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798260898963