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Churchill and the King
- The Wartime Alliance of Winston Churchill and George VI
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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For fans of The King's Speech, the intriguing bond between monarch and prime minister and its crucial role during World War II. The political and personal relationship between King George VI and Winston Churchill during World War II is one that has been largely overlooked throughout history, yet the trust and loyalty these men shared helped Britain navigate its perhaps most trying time.
Despite their vast differences, the two men met weekly and found that their divergent virtues made them a powerful duo. The king's shy nature was offset by Churchill's willingness to cast himself as the nation's savior. Meanwhile, Churchill's complicated political past was given credibility by the king's embrace and counsel. Together as foils, confidants, conspirators, and comrades, the duo guided Britain through war while inspiring hope in the monarchy, Parliament, and the nation itself.
Audiobooks about these men as individuals could fill a library, but Kenneth Weisbrode's study of the unique bond between them is the first of its kind.
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- A. J. Taylor
- 03-02-22
The Dog and the Sparrow
An analysis into the wartime relationship between WSC and George VI. The similarities, the differences and the challenges they faced are brought together to understand this successful and essential relationship during one of the most difficult periods for the United Kingdom. WSC was remarkable figure, who had many faults, George VI was unremarkable with little faults. Both helped each other, work immensely hard and ultimately were the right people to guide Britain through WWII. There is nothing new in this book and it does not claim so, however it brings forward an extremely important aspect in the history of the UK, WWII and in both mens lives. It was a joy to listen to.
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