Charles de Gaulle: A Biography
Historical biography, Politics and government biography, European history
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
From one of America&’s longest-serving foreign correspondents, a biography of France&’s controversial politician and statesman. The first major biography of Charles de Gaulle written from an American perspective, this book offers a compelling assessment of the French army officer, politician,… and statesman. Author Don Cook, former bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, delineates de Gaulle&’s obsession with power and how the military man rose to leadership in the years following the fall of France during the Second World War. Recounting de Gaulle&’s triumphant quest to find dignity and independence for France, Cook masterfully brings to life one of Europe&’s most influential leaders of the twentieth century.