The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
Legacy Audiobooks
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Step into the heart of London during its darkest hour with this concise audio summary of Erik Larson's "The Splendid and the Vile." Experience Winston Churchill's first year as Prime Minister, a time when German bombs rained down nightly, testing the resilience of a nation and its defiant leader.
Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. Go beyond the historical narrative to understand the crucial leadership lessons Churchill demonstrated, navigating not only a world war but also complex family dynamics and political intrigue under extreme pressure.
This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Explore how ordinary citizens endured the Blitz, the strategic calculations behind the air war, and the vital, often tense, relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt.
If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. Uncover the key takeaways about courage, communication, and maintaining morale against terrifying odds. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to understand the essence of leadership and human endurance during crisis, insights relevant even today.
Duration - 1h 8m.
Author - Legacy Audiobooks.
Narrator - Digital Voice W. L. Oxley E.
Published Date - Thursday, 09 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
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Digital Voice W. L. Oxley E
Pendleton Row Publishing LLC
English Audiobooks
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Step into the heart of London during its darkest hour with this concise audio summary of Erik Larson's "The Splendid and the Vile." Experience Winston Churchill's first year as Prime Minister, a time when German bombs rained down nightly, testing the resilience of a nation and its defiant leader. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. Go beyond the historical narrative to understand the crucial leadership lessons Churchill demonstrated, navigating not only a world war but also complex family dynamics and political intrigue under extreme pressure. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Explore how ordinary citizens endured the Blitz, the strategic calculations behind the air war, and the vital, often tense, relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. Uncover the key takeaways about courage, communication, and maintaining morale against terrifying odds. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to understand the essence of leadership and human endurance during crisis, insights relevant even today. Duration - 1h 8m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice W. L. Oxley E. Published Date - Thursday, 09 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Chapter 1: The Coroner Departs
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 2: A Night at the Savoy
Duration:00:00:38
Chapter 3: London and Washington
Duration:00:00:38
Chapter 4: Galvanized
Duration:00:00:42
Chapter 5: Moondread
Duration:00:00:50
Chapter 6: Göring
Duration:00:00:39
Chapter 7: Sufficient Bliss
Duration:00:00:36
Chapter 8: The First Bombs
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 9: Mirror Image
Duration:00:00:30
Chapter 10: Apparition
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 11: The Mystery of Swan Castle
Duration:00:00:51
Chapter 12: The Ghosts of Dull People
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 13: Scarification
Duration:00:00:52
Chapter 14: “This Queer and Deadly Game”
Duration:00:00:53
Chapter 15: London and Berlin
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 16: The Red Warning
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 17: “Tofrek!”
Duration:00:00:48
Chapter 18: Resignation No. 1
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 19: Force H
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 20: Berlin
Duration:00:00:53
Chapter 21: Champagne and Garbo
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 22: Have We Sunk So Low?
Duration:00:00:47
Chapter 23: What’s in a Name?
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 24: The Tyrant’s Appeal
Duration:00:00:47
Chapter 25: The Prof’s Surprise
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 26: White Gloves at Dawn
Duration:00:00:49
Chapter 27: Directive No. 17
Duration:00:00:38
Chapter 28: “Oh, Moon, Lovely Moon”
Duration:00:00:39
Chapter 29: Eagle Day
Duration:00:00:49
Chapter 30: Perplexity
Duration:00:00:48
Chapter 31: Göring
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 32: The Bomber in the Pasture
Duration:00:01:00
Chapter 33: Berlin
Duration:00:00:28
Chapter 34: Ol’ Man River
Duration:00:00:49
Chapter 35: Berlin
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 36: Teatime
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 37: The Lost Bombers
Duration:00:00:42
Chapter 38: Berlin
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 39: Ah, Youth!
Duration:00:00:42
Chapter 40: Berlin and Washington
Duration:00:00:46
Chapter 41: He Is Coming
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 42: Ominous Doings
Duration:00:00:36
Chapter 43: Cap Blanc-Nez
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 44: On a Quiet Blue Day
Duration:00:00:50
Chapter 45: Unpredictable Magic
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 46: Sleep
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 47: Terms of Imprisonment
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 48: Berlin
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 49: Fear
Duration:00:00:39
Chapter 50: Hess
Duration:00:00:26
Chapter 51: Sanctuary
Duration:00:01:03
Chapter 52: Berlin
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 53: Target Churchill
Duration:00:00:40
Chapter 54: Spendthrift
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 55: Washington and Berlin
Duration:00:00:53
Chapter 56: The Frog Speech
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 57: The Ovipositor
Duration:00:00:51
Chapter 58: Our Special Source
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 59: A Coventry Farewell
Duration:00:00:52
Chapter 60: Distraction
Duration:00:00:30
Chapter 61: Special Delivery
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 62: Directive
Duration:00:00:27
Chapter 63: That Silly Old Dollar Sign
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 64: A Toad at the Gate
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 65: Weihnachten
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 66: Rumors
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 67: Christmas
Duration:00:00:37
Chapter 68: Egglayer
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 69: Auld Lang Syne
Duration:00:00:53
Chapter 70: Secrets
Duration:00:00:49
Chapter 71: The Eleven-thirty Special
Duration:00:00:40
Chapter 72: To Scapa Flow
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 73: “Whither Thou Goest”
Duration:00:00:53
Chapter 74: Directive No. 23
Duration:00:00:42
Chapter 75: The Coming Violence
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 76: London, Washington, and Berlin
Duration:00:00:46
Chapter 77: Saturday Night
Duration:00:00:28
Chapter 78: The Tall Man with the Smile
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 79: Snakehips
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 80: Bayonet Quadrille
Duration:00:00:30
Chapter 81: The Gambler
Duration:00:00:36
Chapter 82: A Treat for Clementine
Duration:00:00:28
Chapter 83: Men
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 84: Grave News
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 85: Scorn
Duration:00:00:23
Chapter 86: That Night at the Dorchester
Duration:00:00:25
Chapter 87: The White Cliffs
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 88: Berlin
Duration:00:00:22
Chapter 89: This Scowling Valley
Duration:00:00:36
Chapter 90: Gloom
Duration:00:00:37
Chapter 91: Eric
Duration:00:00:26
Chapter 92: Le Coeur Dit
Duration:00:00:22
Chapter 93: Of Panzers and Pansies
Duration:00:00:47
Chapter 94: Le Coeur Encore
Duration:00:00:21
Chapter 95: Moonrise
Duration:00:00:36
Chapter 96: A Beam Named Anton
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 97: Interloper
Duration:00:00:38
Chapter 98: The Cruelest Raid
Duration:00:00:49
Chapter 99: A Surprise for Hitler
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 100: Blood, Sweat, and Tears
Duration:00:00:53
Chapter 101: A Weekend at Chequers
Duration:00:00:49
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:21