The Last Great Frenchman: A Life of General de Gaulle: A Life of General de Gaulle - Softcover

...the best English biography of de Gaulle."----The New York Times Book Review "...a splendid popular biography...recounted with verve and anecdotal warmth."----Publishers Weekly Now in paper! This meticulously researched biography gives insight into the pivotal events of the 20th century and the French leader's relationships with other renowned figures, including Churchill, FDR, Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Henry Kissinger. It also contrasts the emotional, affectionate private man with the image of the cold, ruthless autocrat, de Gaulle presented to the world. CHARLES WILLIAMS (Lord Williams of Elvel) (London, England) is Deputy Leader of the opposition in the British House of Lords.

Critical acclaim for The Last Great Frenchman

"This is a splendid popular biography . . . recounted with verve and anecdotal warmth, along with fresh appraisals of de Gaulle's career as soldier, politician, and head of state." —Publishers Weekly.

"Highly readable. . . . It is to Williams' credit that he is able to get so close to such a prickly personality." —San Francisco Chronicle

"Charles Williams has matched a great subject by something near to a great book." —Daily Telegraph (London)

"Marvelous vignettes. . . . Williams tells his story with pace and skill." —Martin Gilbert