The Fringes of Power: Downing Street Diaries 1939-1955

John Colville

February 2005 / 0297847589 / Paperback

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Another fine choice of book by Kathryn for me, this is the diaries of John Colville from when he served in Downing Street from 1939 to 1955. The book is fascinating for the insight into life there both during the Second World War, afterwards during various crises, in the period of Churchills return as Prime Minister and while working for two other Prime Ministers as well, Chamberlain and Attlee.

Thanks Kathryn.