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Author Erik Larson Looks Back At Another Time of Crisis: London’s Blitz
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In previous books like "The Devil in the White City" and "Isaac's Storm,"
bestselling author Erik Larson has used everyday people to chronicle
historical events. But his latest offering, "The Splendid and the Vile: A
Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance during the Blitz," explores Winston
Churchill's turbulent first year as Britain's wartime prime minister.
Larson joins John Yang to discuss.
bestselling author Erik Larson has used everyday people to chronicle
historical events. But his latest offering, "The Splendid and the Vile: A
Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance during the Blitz," explores Winston
Churchill's turbulent first year as Britain's wartime prime minister.
Larson joins John Yang to discuss.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Larsen talks about focusing on Churchill and his family during 1st year of WWII. Worth your time listening.