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The General: Charles De Gaulle and the France He Saved

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Book Synopsis: No leader of modern times was more unique and more uniquely national than Charles de Gaulle. As founder and first President of the Fifth Republic, General de Gaulle saw himself 'carrying France on my shoulders'. When he first emerged on to the world stage in 1940, his insistence that he spoke for his nation might well have appeared impossibly arrogant for a recently promoted junior general who had never been elected to anything. But he personified many of the traits of his country which fascinate the rest of the world - its pride in itself, its intransigence, its historical and cultural heritage and its quasi-religious belief in the state. Le Général, as he became known from 1940 on, appeared as if carved from a single monumental block, but was, in fact, extremely complex, a man with deep personal feelings and recurrent mood swings, devoted to his family and often seeking reassurance from those around him. Though insisting on discipline and loyalty from others, he was a great rebel. A grand visionary with a vast geo-political grasp and elephantine memory, he was also a supreme tactician with a taste for secrecy and the ability to out-flank opponents. This is a magisterial, sweeping biography of one of the great leaders of the twentieth century and of the country with which he so identified himself. Written with terrific verve and narrative skill, and yet rigorous and detailed, it brings alive as never before the private man as well as the public leader through exhaustive research and astute analysis.

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The General: Charles De Gaulle and the France He Saved is a captivating biography that offers an in-depth exploration of one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. Charles de Gaulle, the founder and first President of the Fifth Republic, was a man who carried France on his shoulders. His unwavering belief in his nation's strength and his tireless efforts to protect it made him a truly unique and national figure. With this book, you can discover the fascinating traits and complexities that made de Gaulle such an influential figure in French history.

From his emergence onto the world stage in 1940 to his legacy as Le General, de Gaulle was a man who embodied the spirit of France. This biography delves into his personal life, exposing his deep emotions and occasional mood swings. You'll gain insight into his devotion to family and his constant need for reassurance from those around him. Despite his demand for discipline and loyalty, de Gaulle himself was a rebel—a visionary with an exceptional understanding of geopolitics and a strategic mind capable of outsmarting his opponents.

Written with incredible verve and narrative skill, The General: Charles De Gaulle and the France He Saved takes you on a journey through history unlike any other. The meticulous research and astute analysis bring both the private man and the public leader to life, shedding light on the triumphs, challenges, and controversies that shaped de Gaulle's reign. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the man who defined an era, this book is a must-read.

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