{"title":"Charles Spicer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Charles Spicer collection, where you can delve into the fascinating works of this exceptional biographer. Charles Spicer captivates readers with his keen eye for detail and engaging narrative style. His works primarily focus on historical figures and the intriguing circumstances that surrounded their lives, making them a compelling choice for anyone interested in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne exemplary work you'll find in this collection is \u003cem\u003eCoffee with Hitler\u003c\/em\u003e. In this intriguing narrative, Spicer sheds light on lesser-known aspects of history. By weaving together meticulous research and vivid storytelling, he offers a fresh perspective on the events surrounding the infamous dictator's interactions with various individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a penchant for biographies and memoirs that offer more than just facts and dates, Charles Spicer’s books are an enlightening choice. They provide not only a glimpse into history but also a deeper understanding of the human condition during tumultuous times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the remarkable stories crafted by Charles Spicer, and let his insightful works inspire your journey through history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coffee-with-hitler-by-charles-spicer-9780861546176","title":"Coffee with Hitler","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoffee with Hitler\u003c\/em\u003e was awarded TELEGRAPH HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow the British might have handled Hitler differently remains one of history’s greatest ‘what ifs’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoffee with Hitler\u003c\/em\u003e tells the astounding and poignant story, for the first time, of a handful of amateur British intelligence agents who wined, dined and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the much-mythologised Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilise the Nazis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pacifist Welsh historian, a Great War flying ace, and a butterfly-collecting businessman offered the British government better intelligence on the horrifying rise of the Nazis than anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Spicer draws on newly discovered primary sources, shedding light on the early career of Kim Philby, Winston Churchill’s approach to appeasement, the US entry into the war, and the Rudolf Hess affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46801290068204,"sku":"9780861546176","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20301503482494.jpg?v=1757323496"},{"product_id":"coffee-with-hitler-by-charles-spicer-9780861543779","title":"Coffee with Hitler","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s one of the great ‘what ifs’ of history. What if Britain had stood up to Hitler much earlier?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoffee with Hitler\u003c\/em\u003e tells the astounding story of how a handful of British amateur spies, under the guise of the Anglo-German Fellowship, wined, dined, and befriended the most senior Nazis. British opposition to appeasement came in many guises. The little-known Anglo-German Fellowship were convinced that Neville Chamberlain’s foreign policy was bound to lead to war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis group were neither career diplomats nor professional intelligence agents, ranging from a pacifist Welsh historian and a Great War flying ace to an Old Etonian butterfly collector. The book draws on newly discovered sources that reveal Winston Churchill’s true feelings about the state of play on the eve of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46801292656876,"sku":"9780861543779","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20277533482494.jpg?v=1757323646"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/charles-spicer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}