{"product_id":"last-titans-richard-vinen-9781668064849","title":"The Last Titans: How Churchill and de Gaulle Saved Their Nations and Transformed the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eA compelling joint biography of Churchill and de Gaulle that shines new light on two of the greatest figures of the 20th century.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWinston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle were thrown together by the challenges of war. They incarnated the resistance of Britain and France to the existential threat from Nazi Germany, and their ultimate victory over Hitler has ensured their achievements will never be forgotten. But, as \u003ci\u003eThe Last Titans\u003c\/i\u003e shows, that is only a small part of a complex story. Both men influenced their countries, and the world around them, long after the war was won. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e De Gaulle--tall, gauche, charmless and incorruptible--exhibited qualities often associated with the English. Churchill--short, charming, a bon vivant and fond of money--resembled the quintessential politician of the French Third Republic. Their working relationship was rarely smooth, but they appreciated each other's stature: de Gaulle said Churchill was \"the great artist of a great history,\" while Churchill recognized de Gaulle as \"\u003ci\u003el'homme du destin.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Richard Vinen explores what made these men exceptional and how profoundly they were influenced by their national cultures. Beyond personal intrigue, the book makes a wider point that Britain and France are both haunted by perceptions of past greatness. Vinen retraces the paths of two leaders who once helmed superpowers but lived to see their nations weakened by two world wars and the loss of empires. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written with extraordinary narrative verve, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Titans\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh exploration into the lives of de Gaulle and Churchill. By bringing their two stories into one, each man is seen afresh and we gain new insights into their achievements and their legacy today.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49990880723137,"sku":"9781668064849","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5512\/0833\/files\/9781668064849.jpg?v=1771438029","url":"https:\/\/www.porchlightbooks.com\/products\/last-titans-richard-vinen-9781668064849","provider":"Porchlight Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}