Why do you think Churchill had such close relationships with his political advisers? What do you see as being the key advantages and disadvantages of running a government office in this way? Which of Churchill’s political relationships was the most interesting to you?ĥ. Churchill’s most trusted advisers spent many long days and nights with the prime minister, so much so that they became like members of his family. What struck you most about his family dynamic? Considering how powerful he was at the time, was his relationship with his family what you would have expected it to be? Why or why not?Ĥ. Larson draws on many sources to provide a vivid picture of Churchill’s home and family life in his first year as prime minister. What are the benefits of focusing on this truncated time period?ģ. The Splendid and the Vile covers Winston Churchill’s first year in office. The book’s title comes from a line in John Colville’s diary about the peculiar beauty of watching bombs fall over his home city: “Never was there such a contrast of natural splendor and human vileness.” How do you think a tragedy like this could be considered beautiful? Why do you think Larson chose this title?Ģ.
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