Henry 'Chips' Channon: The Diaries (Volume 1)

Discover the compelling world of Henry 'Chips' Channon in 'The Diaries (Volume 1)', a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure of 20th-century society. These diaries, now available in a stunning paper over boards format, present an unfiltered view of London's elite during the interwar years. With 1024 pages of wit, insight, and gossip, Channon's writings capture the vibrancy and drama of a bygone era.

Born in Chicago in 1897, Chips Channon was more than just a Conservative MP for Southend-on-Sea; he was a keen observer of history in the making. His elegant prose and sharp observations about political intrigues, social events, and high-profile scandals, including those surrounding Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, make this volume a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the intricacies of British society.

This edition is particularly special as it offers an extensive text that was long suppressed, allowing readers a unique opportunity to engage with Channon's complete and uncensored thoughts. Join the ranks of those who have been engrossed by Channon's ability to blend humor with serious observation, breathing life into historic events and characters.

Order now to get your copy of 'Henry 'Chips' Channon: The Diaries (Volume 1)' and enjoy FREE shipping. Explore the past through the eyes of a remarkable man whose diaries remain a treasure trove of insights about an influential time in history.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786331816
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 1024


Description:
The Sunday Times bestselling edition of Chips Channon's remarkable diaries.

Born in Chicago in 1897, 'Chips' Channon settled in England after the Great War, married into the immensely wealthy Guinness family, and served as Conservative MP for Southend-on-Sea from 1935 until his death in 1958. His career was unremarkable. His diaries are quite the opposite. Elegant, gossipy and bitchy by turns, they are the unfettered observations of a man who went everywhere and who knew everybody. Whether describing the antics of London society in the interwar years, or the growing scandal surrounding his close friends Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson during the abdication crisis, or the mood in the House of Commons in the lead up to the Munich crisis, his sense of drama and his eye for the telling detail are unmatched. These are diaries that bring a whole epoch vividly to life.

A heavily abridged and censored edition of the diaries was published in 1967. Only now, sixty years after Chips's death, can an extensive text be shared.
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'Chips perfectly embodied the qualities vital to the task- a capacious ear for gossip, a neat turn of phrase, a waspish desire to tell all, and easy access to the highest social circles across Europe. ... Blending Woosterish antics with a Lady Bracknellesque capacity for acid comment. Replete with fascinating insights.' Jesse Norman, Financial Times


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