The Order of the Day
Vuillard, Eric
| Autor: | Vuillard, Eric |
|---|---|
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 03.10.2019 |
| EAN: | 9781509889976 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 160 |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Pan Macmillan |
Produktinformationen "The Order of the Day"
'A thoroughly gripping and mesmerising work of black comedy and political disaster' - GuardianWinner of the 2017 Prix Goncourtÿric VuillardâEUR(TM)s gripping novel The Order of the Day tells the story of the pivotal meetings which took place between the European powers in the run-up to World War Two. What emerges is a fascinating and incredibly moving account of failed diplomacy, broken relationships, and the catastrophic momentum which led to conflict.The titans of German industry âEUR" set to prosper under the Nazi government âEUR" gather to lend their support to Adolf Hitler. The Austrian Chancellor realizes too late that he has wandered into a trap, as Hitler delivers the ultimatum that will lay the groundwork for GermanyâEUR(TM)s annexation of Austria. Winston Churchill joins Neville Chamberlain for a farewell luncheon held in honour of Joachim von Ribbentrop: German Ambassador to England, soon to be Foreign Minister in the Nazi government, and future defendant at the Nuremberg trials.Suffused with dramatic tension, this unforgettable novel tells the tragic story of how the actions of a few powerful men brought the world to the brink of war.
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