{"product_id":"the-last-lion","title":"The Last Lion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Last Lion: Defender of the Realm\u003c\/i\u003e transports readers to a pivotal era in 20th-century history, stretching from 1940 to 1965. This magnificent narrative opens against the backdrop of a beleaguered Great Britain, just as Winston Churchill steps into the premiership. The world teeters on the precipice, with Nazi Germany unleashing its formidable power across Europe. Through eloquent and meticulous prose, William Manchester, in collaboration with Paul Reid, delivers a compelling account of Churchill’s indomitable spirit and strategic acumen that rallied a nation and inspired the world.\n\nSpanning powerful moments of history, the narrative showcases Churchill as he orchestrates Britain's military defence and forges crucial alliances, notably persuading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt to lend indispensable support. This collaboration underpins the iconic \"never surrender\" resolve of the British people, a pivotal force in the eventual defeat of the Axis powers. Yet, the journey unfolds beyond wartime exigencies, casting light on the post-war period when Churchill, having been ousted from office, prudent foresaw the looming threat of the Soviet Union.\n\nIn a triumph of tenacity, Churchill returns to 10 Downing Street, where he diligently works towards an international summit with U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower and Soviet leaders, a testament to his unwavering commitment to global diplomacy and peace. The book concludes with a poignant reflection on Churchill’s final years, where he faces his twilight with the courage and grace that defined his legendary career.\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;\"\u003eNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e • \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Beast\u003c\/i\u003e • \u003ci\u003eSt. Louis Post-Dispatch\u003c\/i\u003e • \u003ci\u003eThe Daytona Beach News-Journal\u003c\/i\u003e • \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e • \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCritics have universally lauded \u003ci\u003eThe Last Lion: Defender of the Realm\u003c\/i\u003e for its epic scope and insightful portrayal of one of history's most complex figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e hails it as \"Majestic . . . This book is superb. It has tremendous pace, rich detail and immense drama.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/b\u003e describes it as \"Masterful . . . The collaboration completes the Churchill portrait in a seamless manner, combining the detailed research, sharp analysis and sparkling prose that readers of the first two volumes have come to expect.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e commends it for \"Matching the outstanding quality of biographers such as Robert Caro and Edmund Morris, joining this elite bank of writers who devote their lives to one subject.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e echoes this sentiment, calling it \"Breathtaking . . . brilliant and beautiful, evocative.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e declares it \"A must-read finale for those who loved Manchester’s first two books.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e remarks on its grandeur, considering the final volume \"majestic and inspiring.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e recognises it as \"One of the most thorough treatments of Churchill so far produced.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nImmerse yourself in this richly detailed portrait of Winston Churchill, a towering figure whose legacy continues to resonate. An essential read for history enthusiasts, this volume underscores the resilience, complexity, and resolute leadership of one of the greatest statesmen of our time.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45799062569196,"sku":"9780345548634","price":67.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780345548634.jpg?v=1728224038","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-last-lion","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}