Roosevelt and Churchill, 1939–1941 (1976) by Joseph P. Lash, published by the Franklin Library, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historical account of the pivotal early years of the Anglo-American alliance during World War II. Drawing on private diaries, letters, and firsthand interviews, Lash—a former confidant of Eleanor Roosevelt—chronicles the forging of FDR and Churchill’s legendary partnership, from their clandestine correspondence to the Atlantic Charter. The book captures their strategic clashes, personal rapport, and shared resolve to defeat Hitler despite isolationist opposition.
The Franklin Library edition, bound in full leather with gilt accents and moiré endpapers, elevates this diplomatic narrative into a collector’s item. Lash’s vivid prose and insider perspective make it essential for WWII scholars.
