56 pages • 1 hour read
Erik LarsonThe Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
1.
Who, in your judgment, is the most important member of Churchill’s inner circle, and why?
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What are the main criticisms of Churchill’s leadership by his opponents in Parliament?
3.
Has Larson structured his historical narrative like conventional fiction? If so, what event do you see as the climax of the book?
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