The Last Lion Books in Order
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The Last Lion books in publication order
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Visions of Glory, 1874–1932
by William Manchester
1983
Manchester follows Winston Churchill from his 1874 birth through 1932, tracing the formation of an aristocrat, soldier, writer, and politician. The biography places his early adventures and ambitions within the changing world that shaped his later leadership.
Alone, 1932–1940
by William Manchester
1988
This volume follows Churchill's politically isolated years from 1932 to 1940, when his warnings about Nazi Germany met resistance at home. Manchester examines his campaign against complacency and the circumstances preceding his return to national leadership.
Defender of the Realm, 1940–1965
by William Manchester
2012
Completing the Churchill biography, Manchester and Paul Reid cover his premiership, wartime leadership, and later years from 1940 to 1965. The narrative begins with Britain facing Nazi Germany and follows the public responsibilities of a statesman in crisis.
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