--- product_id: 416113403 title: "CROWN The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz" price: "VT11828" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/416113403-crown-the-splendid-and-the-vile-a-saga-of-churchill store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 4.7/5 stars - highly acclaimed by 12,000+ readers #308 Military History rank - top-tier insight 0.95 lbs - lightweight for easy reading CROWN The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz **Price:** VT11828 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Command history like a pro with Churchill’s saga! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CROWN The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz - **How much does it cost?** VT11828 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/416113403-crown-the-splendid-and-the-vile-a-saga-of-churchill) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lightweight & Portable:** Perfect for busy professionals on the go - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** 4.7-star rating from over 12,000 readers means you’re in great company - • **Top-Ranked Military History Read:** Join thousands who trust this authoritative narrative - • **Fast & Free Shipping with Easy Returns:** Get your copy hassle-free and start reading today - • **Dive into Churchill’s Defiant Leadership:** Experience the gripping saga of resilience during the Blitz ## Overview CROWN’s 'The Splendid and the Vile' by Erik Larson is a 0.95-pound print book ranked #308 in Military History, boasting a 4.7-star rating from over 12,000 reviews. This compelling narrative offers a vivid glimpse into Churchill’s leadership during the Blitz, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and professionals seeking inspiration from resilience and strategic defiance. ## Description Buy CROWN The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Larson, Erik online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Churchill’s leadership! - A quick read. Nice glimpse into the times when Churchill came into power & how he handled leadership responsibilities in a difficult time for England. Review: This is a well told story with some new aspects that I haven't seen before. This is a story that has been told many times, of the events to knock Great Britain out of WW II using air power - The Blitz as it has been described. I've read a good number of books on this topic as well as most of the major sources around Winston Churchill. I was pleased to see a new view of the historic events described from a different perspective with several story arcs tying the facts to what people were experiencing. The story mostly focuses on those close to Churchill with some additional material from diarists and minor embellishment to the facts around some of the many lives lost - much more interesting to get some minor feel for a person than to learn of their death as another number. I enjoyed finding that the title comes from paraphrasing a diarist's entry and it was fun to find it and remember reading their memoirs many years ago. It builds on works previously published, using first source material and keeping the major events in place while adding a new look at some of the more mundane aspects of life to deliver a story that shows the ordinary and extraordinary coexisting against the backdrop of war. The sources, bibliography and index were excellent. Despite the many story arcs presented, I had no problem keeping it straight over the intermittent reading of the story. A very satisfying read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #70,450 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #374 in Military History #457 in History of Europe #481 in Biographies of Leaders & Notable People | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,059) | | Dimensions | 13.08 x 3.3 x 20.19 cm | | ISBN-10 | 0385348738 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0385348737 | | Item weight | 1.05 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print length | 624 pages | | Publication date | 15 February 2022 | | Publisher | Crown Publishing Group (NY) | ## Images ![CROWN The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZhMkSIXTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Churchill’s leadership! *by K***I on 6 July 2020* A quick read. Nice glimpse into the times when Churchill came into power & how he handled leadership responsibilities in a difficult time for England. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***A on 24 September 2023* This is a well told story with some new aspects that I haven't seen before. This is a story that has been told many times, of the events to knock Great Britain out of WW II using air power - The Blitz as it has been described. I've read a good number of books on this topic as well as most of the major sources around Winston Churchill. I was pleased to see a new view of the historic events described from a different perspective with several story arcs tying the facts to what people were experiencing. The story mostly focuses on those close to Churchill with some additional material from diarists and minor embellishment to the facts around some of the many lives lost - much more interesting to get some minor feel for a person than to learn of their death as another number. I enjoyed finding that the title comes from paraphrasing a diarist's entry and it was fun to find it and remember reading their memoirs many years ago. It builds on works previously published, using first source material and keeping the major events in place while adding a new look at some of the more mundane aspects of life to deliver a story that shows the ordinary and extraordinary coexisting against the backdrop of war. The sources, bibliography and index were excellent. Despite the many story arcs presented, I had no problem keeping it straight over the intermittent reading of the story. A very satisfying read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***T on 4 March 2026* I found this book riveting and loved the multiple perspectives provided by the sources (letters, speeches, diaries). It is so well written and I learned so much I didn’t know about England in World War II. 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