This is an amazing political memoir, but more than that, it’s a story of political divide, the nature of friendship and an insight into tumultuous events including tbh French Revolution and the American Civil war. I’m a UK based reader and to be honest, knew nothing about either man. James Grant brings both, very vividly to life in this amazing work of non fiction that often reads more like an adventure. Both were strong characters, from very different social and economic backgrounds and a friendship would have appeared unlikely considering that and their opposing popliteal views. The personal relationship of these two great speakers was fascinating and their grasp of financing at a global ,even was intriguing. I enjoy non fiction and this ticked every box for me; insight into two remarkable individuals at a po,Utica and personal level alongside an exploration of momentous times. Superbly narrated throughout, thoroughly enjoyable for a lay reader.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a review copy.