Channon, Chips

Henry 'Chips' Channon: The Diaries (Volume 2): 1938-43

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ISBN 13:
9781529160215
author:
Channon, Chips
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin (Cornerstone)
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
1120
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 x 4.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£15.59

Description

The second volume of the remarkable diaries of Henry 'Chips' Channon takes us from the aftermath of the Munich agreement to the early years of the Second World War. This period of British history is vividly brought to life through Channon's eyewitness account, as he navigates the rapidly changing landscape of politics and society.

From reassuring Neville Chamberlain during his struggles for political life, to chatting with Winston Churchill in the bombed-out chamber of the House of Commons, Channon's diaries offer a unique glimpse into the lives of those who shaped the nation during this tumultuous time. As the war effort gains momentum, Channon's own life undergoes a significant change, and his diaries reflect this shift in tone and focus.

With encounters with notable figures such as Noël Coward, Prince Philip, and Oscar Wilde's former lover Lord Alfred Douglas, these diaries are a fascinating insight into the social and cultural life of Britain in the 1930s and 1940s.

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