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Charles de Gaulle
Book • 2019
Julian Jackson's biography of Charles de Gaulle provides a detailed and nuanced portrayal of the French leader, drawing on newly available archives to explore his conservative roots, his leadership during World War II, and his later presidency.
The book delves into de Gaulle's complex personality and his significant contributions to French politics, including his role in founding the Fifth Republic and navigating colonial conflicts.
The book delves into de Gaulle's complex personality and his significant contributions to French politics, including his role in founding the Fifth Republic and navigating colonial conflicts.