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Allies at War

The Sunday Times bestselling, prize-winning history of the alliance that won the war and made the peace – from the author of the acclaimed Appeasing Hitler

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ISBN: 9781529967074

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'Brilliant' ANTONY BEEVOR
'Superb' JAMES HOLLAND
'A masterpiece' RICHARD J. EVANS

** WINNER OF THE POL ROGER DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2026**

‘The best book I have ever read about the politics of the Second World War’ TIM SHIPMAN

After the fall of France in June 1940, only Britain stood between Hitler and total victory. Desperate for allies, Winston Churchill did all he could to bring the United States into the conflict, drive the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany apart, and persuade neutral countries to resist German domination.

By 1942, after the German invasion of Russia and Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the British-Soviet-American alliance was in place. But it was an incongruous coalition, divided by ideology and riven with mistrust and deceit. Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin were partners in the fight against Hitler, yet they were also rivals who disagreed on strategy, imperialism and the future of Europe.

Through an unprecedented range of vivid first-hand accounts and unpublished material, we enter the rooms where the critical decisions were made – revealing the political drama behind the military events. Compelling, fast-paced narrative history at its best, Allies at War offers a completely fresh perspective on the Second World War and origins of the Cold War.

'Impeccably researched, elegantly written, and compellingly argued' THE TIMES

'Terrific ... Bouverie is a historian with an exceptional command of his subject' DAILY MAIL

'A new star is born ... Powerful and well researched' INDEPENDENT

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Editura: Vintage
An apariție: 2026
Nr. pagini: 688
Dimensiuni: 20 x 13 cm

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A masterful diplomatic history of the second world war… packed with fresh detail and gossipy anecdotes ― Economist, *Books of the Year*

Can anything new be said about the Second World War? Unexpectedly the answer is yes … [Allies at War] provides new perspectives on subjects that seemed familiar … Bouverie’s first book, Appeasing Hitler … was a dazzling debut. Allies at War fully confirms the promise shown by its predecessor -- Adam Sisman ― Observer

Impeccably researched, elegantly written and compellingly argued -- Saul David ― The Times

A new star is born. The British firmament of modern political and military history is already a glittering one, but established names must now make way for a new companion, Tim Bouverie. His first book, Appeasing Hitler, was a deserved success. His second, Allies at War, proves that his debut was no flash in the pan … [A] powerful and well-researched book -- William Waldegrave ― Independent

A major work of original history that is a pleasure to read ... This is a compelling and highly readable book that provides a mass of new and fascinating detail about the Allies in the Second World War. Tim Bouverie has produced a masterpiece -- Richard J Evans ― New Statesman

Ambitiously all-encompassing … agreeably witty ... with vivid pen portraits … [an] extremely timely book -- Andrew Roberts ― Telegraph *5 STARS*

[A] terrific new book … Bouverie is a historian with an exceptional command of his subject, and there is much to learn from his book ― Daily Mail, *Book of the Week*

Bouverie … delivers a brilliant blow-by-blow account of the twists and turns of high-stakes diplomacy that were every bit as vital as the battles fought and won in the field when it came to victory. This is a landmark history book filled with fabulous facts that reads like a thriller ― Daily Mirror

[A] meticulous, scholarly and highly enjoyable history of the second world war -- Caroline Moorehead ― Spectator

A sweeping, fast-paced narrative of one of the great turning points of the 20th century. Deeply researched yet highly readable -- David Reynolds, author of Mirrors of Greatness

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