"Grand strategy in a world war grounds their recounting, but its emphasis [is] on interpersonal
relations, its fly-on-the-wall perspective. These historians successfully capture the atmosphere and substance
of forging the alliance."Booklist

One Christmas in Washington is a fascinating, in-depth look at one of the most crucial periods in modern
history: the Washington war conference of 1941, when two proud and accomplished statesmen struggled to
overcome biases, suspicion, and hubris to create what turned out to be the war-winning alliance.

The authors take a penetrating look at the high-level meetings and the scenes behind the scenes: the social
events and intrigues, Churchill's booming intrusion into the daily life of the White House, the strained relationship
between Churchill and Eleanor Roosevelt, and the key role played by Roosevelt's close advisor, Harry Hopkins.
As with any such gathering of world leaders, high politics and low gossip contributed to the momentous events
of this time.

David J. Bercuson has written, co-authored, or edited more than thirty books. He is a professor of history and director of the Center for Military and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary. Holger H. Herwig is the general series editor of Naval Policy and History and the author of more than a dozen books on German military history. He currently holds the Canada research chair in military and strategic studies at the University of Calgary.

Barrett Whitener has recorded audiobooks since 1992. His recordings have won several awards, including the Audio Publishers Association's Audie and four Earphones Awards. AudioFile cited him as among "the best voices of the century." He lives in Washington, D.C.