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Last Hope Island: Britain, Occupied Europe, And The Brotherhood That Helped Turn The Tide Of War
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A Groundbreaking Account Of How Britain Became The Base Of Operations For The Exiled Leaders Of Europe In Their Desperate Struggle To Reclaim Their Continent From Hitler, From The New York Times Bestselling Author Of Citizens Of London And Those Angry Dayswhen The Nazi Blitzkrieg Rolled Over Continental Europe In The Early Days Of World War Ii, The City Of London Became A Refuge For The Governments And Armed Forces Of Six Occupied Nations Who Escaped There To Continue The Fight. So, Too, Did General Charles De Gaulle, The Selfappointed Representative Of Free France.As The Only European Democracy Still Holding Out Against Hitler, Britain Became Known To Occupied Countries As Last Hope Island. Getting There, One Young Emigr Declared, Was Like Getting To Heaven.In This Epic, Characterdriven Narrative, Acclaimed Historian Lynne Olson Takes Us Back To Those Perilous Days When The British And Their European Guests Joined Forces To Combat The Mightiest Military Force In History. Here We Meet The Courageous King Haakon Of Norway, Whose Distinctive H7 Monogram Became A Symbol Of His Countrys Resistance To Nazi Rule, And His Fiery Dutch Counterpart, Queen Wilhelmina, Whose Antifascist Radio Broadcasts Rallied The Spirits Of Her Defeated People. Here, Too, Is The Earl Of Suffolk, A Swashbuckling British Aristocrat Whose Rescue Of Two Nuclear Physicists From France Helped Make The Manhattan Project Possible.Last Hope Island Also Recounts Some Of The Europeans Heretofore Unsung Exploits That Helped Tilt The Balance Against The Axis: The Crucial Efforts Of Polish Pilots During The Battle Of Britain; The Vital Role Played By French And Polish Code Breakers In Cracking The Germans Reputedly Indecipherable Enigma Code; And The Flood Of Topsecret Intelligence About German Operationsgathered By Spies Throughout Occupied Europethat Helped Ensure The Success Of The 1944 Allied Invasion.A Fascinating Companion To Citizens Of London, Olsons Bestselling Chronicle Of The Angloamerican Alliance, Last Hope Island Recalls With Vivid Humanity That Brief Moment In Time When The Peoples Of Europe Stood Together In Their Effort To Roll Back The Tide Of Conquest And Restore Order To A Broken Continent.Praise For Last Hope Islandin Last Hope Island [Lynne Olson] Argues An Arresting New Thesis: That The People Of Occupied Europe And The Expatriate Leaders Did Far More For Their Own Liberation Than Historians And The Public Alike Recognize. . . . The Scale Of The Organization She Describes Is Breathtaking.The New York Times Book Reviewlast Hope Island Is A Book To Be Welcomed, Both For The Past It Recovers And Also, Quite Simply, For Being Such A Pleasant Tome To Read.The Washington Post[A] Pointed Volume . . . [Olson] Tells A Great Story And Has A Fine Eye For Character.The Boston Globe
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Last Hope Island? A: The main theme of Last Hope Island revolves around the collaboration of exiled European leaders and Britain during World War II as they fought against Nazi occupation and sought to reclaim their countries.
- Q: Who is the author of Last Hope Island? A: The author of Last Hope Island is Lynne Olson, a New York Times bestselling author known for her historical narratives.
- Q: How many pages does Last Hope Island have? A: Last Hope Island has 576 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its historical themes.
- Q: When was Last Hope Island published? A: Last Hope Island was published on February 6, 2018.
- Q: What is the format of Last Hope Island? A: Last Hope Island is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is Last Hope Island suitable for anyone interested in World War II history? A: Yes, Last Hope Island is suitable for readers interested in World War II history, particularly those interested in the experiences of occupied countries and the efforts made by exiled leaders.
- Q: Does Last Hope Island include personal stories of historical figures? A: Yes, Last Hope Island includes personal stories and character-driven narratives of historical figures such as King Haakon of Norway and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.
- Q: What kind of research went into writing Last Hope Island? A: Lynne Olson conducted extensive research, including examining archival documents and historical accounts, to provide a detailed and accurate portrayal of the events during World War II.
- Q: What are some of the key events discussed in Last Hope Island? A: Key events discussed in Last Hope Island include the Battle of Britain, the contributions of Polish pilots, and the efforts of code breakers in deciphering the Enigma code.
- Q: Can Last Hope Island be read as a standalone book? A: Yes, Last Hope Island can be read as a standalone book, although it serves as a companion to Olson's previous work, Citizens of London.