...the best English biography of de Gaulle."--The New York Times Book Review "...a splendid popular biography...recounted with verve and anecdotal warmth."--Publishers Weekly Now in paper! This meticulously researched biography gives insight into the pivotal events of the 20th century and the French leader's relationships with other renowned figures, including Churchill, FDR, Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Henry Kissinger. It also contrasts the emotional, affectionate private man with the image of the cold, ruthless autocrat, de Gaulle presented to the world. CHARLES WILLIAMS (Lord Williams of Elvel) (London, England) is Deputy Leader of the opposition in the British House of Lords.

About the Author
CHARLES WILLIAMS (Lord Williams of Elvel) is Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the British House of Lords. Before embarking on his political career he spent four years in Paris from 1966 to 1970, the last period of de Gaulle's government.


Book Information
ISBN 9780471117117
Author C Williams
Format Hardback
Page Count 544
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 1072g
Dimensions(mm) 239mm * 166mm * 36mm