The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson (Discussion Prompts‪)‬

The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson


The Splendid and the Vile is a New York Times bestseller book written by Erik Larson, narrates a fascinating portrait of Winston Churchill and London during the Blitz. In this book, Larson tells in a cinematic detail about how Churchill taught the British people to be courageous. The Splendid and the Vile is a story of political strategy; however, it is also a drama, set against the background of Churchill's prime-ministerial country home. Through his all-encompassing research on original archival documents and even secret intelligence reports that were used to be secret, Larson has provided a new perspective on the darkest year of London through the day-to-day experience of Churchill and his family.


In this comprehensive look into The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson, you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. Be prepared to lead with the following:

• More than 60 “done-for-you” discussion prompts available


• Discussion aid which includes a wealth of information and prompts


• Overall brief plot synopsis and author biography as refreshers


• Thought-provoking questions made for deeper examinations



• Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions



And more! 


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