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Kingmaker : Pamela Harriman's astonishing life of power, seduction, and intrigue

Purnell, Sonia (author.).

Summary:

"From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, an electrifying re-examination of one of the 20th century's greatest unsung power players When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were predictably scathing - and many were downright sexist. Written off as a mere courtesan and social climber, her true legacy was overshadowed by a glamorous social life and her infamous erotic adventures. Much of what she did behind the scenes - on both sides of the Atlantic - remained invisible and secret. That is, until now: with a wealth of fresh research, interviews and newly discovered sources, Sonia Purnell unveils for the first time the full, spectacular story of how she left an indelible mark on the world today. At age 20 Churchill's beloved daughter-in-law became a "secret weapon" during World War II, strategically wining, dining, and seducing diplomats and generals to help win over American sentiment (and secrets) to the British cause against Hitler. After the war, she helped to transform Fiat heir Gianni Agnelli into Italy's 'uncrowned king' on the international stage and after moving to the US brought a struggling Democratic party back to life, hand-picking Bill Clinton from obscurity and vaulting him to the presidency. Picked as Ambassador to France, she deployed her legendary subtle powers to charm world leaders and help efforts to bring peace to Bosnia, playing her part in what was arguably the high-water mark of American global supremacy. There are few at any time who have operated as close to the center of power over five decades and two continents, and there is practically no one in 20th Century politics, culture, and fashion whose lives she did not touch, including the Kennedys, Truman Capote, Aly Khan, Kay Graham, Gloria Steinem, Ed Murrow, and Frank Sinatra. Written with the novelistic richness and investigative rigor that only Sonia Purnell could bring to this story full of sex, politics, yachts, palaces and fabulous clothes, KINGMAKER re-asserts Harriman's rightful place at the heart of history"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

War
Peace
Power

Item details

  • ISBN: 9780593297810
  • ISBN: 0593297806
  • ISBN: 9780593297803
  • Physical Description: 513 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 23 cm.
    print
  • Publisher: New York : Viking, [2024]

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
War
Peace
Power
Subject: Harriman, Pamela 1920-1997
Ambassadors United States Biography
Philanthropists United States Biography
Harriman, Pamela 1920-1997 Relations with men
Aristocracy (Social class) Great Britain Biography
Great Britain Social life and customs 20th century
United States Social life and customs 20th century
Ambassadeurs États-Unis Biographies
Grande-Bretagne Mœurs et coutumes 20e siècle
États-Unis Mœurs et coutumes 20e siècle
Genre: Biographies.
Documents d'information.
Biographies.
Informational works.
Biography.

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  • 6 out of 12 copies are currently available at PINES. (Show)
  • 1 out of 2 copies are currently available at Flint River Regional Library System. (Show)
  • 1 out of 1 copy are currently available at Peachtree City Library.

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Flint River Regional Library System:
      Peachtree City Library
921 HARRIMAN ( Send Text)
31022010490248 ADULT Available


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