Cita Stelzer
Dinner with Churchill: Policy-Making at the Dinner Table
- ISBN 13:
- 9781605984018
- author:
- Cita Stelzer
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Pegasus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 6.30 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.20 (d)
- Genre:
- Social Sciences - General & Miscellaneous, Diplomatic Relations, Great Britain - Politics & Government, General & Miscellaneous Cooking, Social & Cultural History, British History - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dinner with Churchill offers a unique perspective on one of history's most iconic leaders. Cita Stelzer draws on previously untapped material and other sources to reveal the significance of dinner gatherings in Churchill's life, where he would use the table as both a stage for his brilliant conversation and an intimate setting to gather gossip and diplomatic insights.
From key conferences during World War II to informal discussions with world leaders, Stelzer sheds light on the crucial role that dinners played in shaping Churchill's policies. This riveting book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of politics, diplomacy, and everyday conversation.
With a wide range of sources at his disposal, including diaries of guests and previously unseen material, Stelzer provides a fresh and engaging look at one of history's most fascinating figures.