THE COMPLETE WAR MEMOIRS OF CHARLES DE GAULLE

by Charles de Gaulle ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 26, 1964

In one volume-instead of three-and under the aegis of one publisher-these memoirs will have a chance to take their place as the imperishable record of one man's achievement in the years between 1940-1946 when France's survival as a sovereign power was imperilled. Volumes I and II stand in their own right as great literary achievements; Volume III suffers from a distorted style, in which de Gaulle views himself frequently as a symbol, writing in the third person, and keeping the focus more on his aspirations for France, emerging from the agonies of liberation, than on himself as her savior. But together, the three volumes provide an essential-if often differing-view of the war years, the leaders of the allied governments, and the part played by France.

Pub Date: Aug. 26, 1964

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1964

Categories: NONFICTION