Churchill and the Politics of War 1940-1941 by Sheila Lawlor

📕 Churchill and the Politics of War, 1940–1941 by Sheila Lawlor Winston Churchill is often celebrated as a wartime hero—but behind his iconic speeches lay ruthless political maneuvering. In Churchill and the Politics of War, historian Sheila Lawlor strips away the mythology to reveal the backroom battles, power plays, and strategic compromises that defined Churchill’s leadership in Britain’s darkest hour. With meticulous archival research, Lawlor explores how Churchill navigated both the war cabinet and global diplomacy between 1940–41, balancing public morale with internal dissent. This is Churchill not just as wartime orator—but as tactical political survivor. Perfect for readers who enjoy: political realism, behind-the-scenes history, and a more complex portrait of leadership under pressure

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