Clementine : the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill / Sonia Purnell.

Clementine : the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill / Sonia Purnell.

Alternate Title
Mrs. Winston Churchill
 
Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill

Former Title
First lady : the life and wars of Clementine Churchill.

By
Purnell, Sonia.

Publication Date
2015

Publication Information
New York : Viking,

Physical Description
436 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., port.

Subject Term
Prime ministers' spouses.
 
Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
 
Prime ministers.
 
Marriage.
 
Prime ministers' spouses -- Great Britain -- Biography.

Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-419) and index.

Summary
A portrait of Winston Churchill's extraordinary wife and her lesser-known role in World War II discusses her relationship with political mentor Eleanor Roosevelt, her role in safeguarding Churchill's health throughout key historical events and her controversial family priorities.

Language
English

ISBN
9780525429777

General Note
First published in Great Britain under the title First lady: the life and wars of Clementine Churchill.


LibraryCollectionCollectionCall Number
St. John's - A.C. HunterADULT BIO - BASEMENTAdult Biography - BasementB C47P