Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm

Description

A major new history of Churchill in the 1930s, showing how his meetings at Chartwell, his country home, strengthened his fight against the Nazis

In the 1930s, amidst an impending crisis in Europe, Winston Churchill found himself out of government and with little power. In these years, Chartwell, his country home in Kent, became the headquarters of his campaign against Nazi Germany. He invited trusted advisors and informants, including Albert Einstein and T. E. Lawrence, who could strengthen his hand as he worked tirelessly to sound the alarm at the prospect of war.

Katherine Carter tells the extraordinary story of the remarkable but little known meetings that took place behind closed doors at Chartwell. From household names to political leaders, diplomats to spies, Carter reveals a fascinating cast of characters, each of whom made their mark on Churchill’s thinking and political strategy. With Chartwell as his base, Churchill gathered intelligence about Germany’s preparations for war–and, in doing so, put himself in a position to change the course of history.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Katherine Carter
Published: 11/05/2024
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300270198
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 1.60″ H x 9.30″ L x 6.10″ W

About the Author
Katherine Carter is a curator and historian who has managed the house and collections at Chartwell, Churchill’s country home, for more than a decade. A widely sought after commentator and adviser on the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, she lectures internationally and appears frequently in print and broadcast media.