Six Minutes in May : How Churchill Unexpectedly Became Prime Minister
(Author) Nicholas ShakespeareLondon, May 1940. Britain is under threat of invasion and Neville Chamberlain's government is about to fall. It is hard for us to imagine the Second World War without Winston Churchill taking the helm, but in Six Minutes in May Nicholas Shakespeare shows how easily events could have gone in a different direction. It took just six minutes for MPs to cast the votes that brought down Chamberlain. Shakespeare moves from Britain's disastrous battle in Norway, for which many blamed Churchill, on to the dramatic developments in Westminster that led to Churchill becoming Prime Minister. Uncovering fascinating new research and delving into the key players' backgrounds, Shakespeare gives us a new perspective on this critical moment in our history.
Nicholas Shakespeare
Nicholas Shakespeare is a British novelist, journalist, and biographer known for his richly detailed historical fiction and non-fiction works. His most notable novels include "The Dancer Upstairs" and "The Vision of Elena Silves." Shakespeare's writing style is characterized by his meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and exploration of complex moral and political themes. He has made significant contributions to literature by delving into the intricacies of human nature and society, often drawing on his own experiences and observations. "The Dancer Upstairs," a political thriller set in Peru, is considered his most famous work and has been adapted into a film. Shakespeare's work has had a lasting impact on the literary genre of historical fiction, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated readership.
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