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Harriman, an American diplomat and envoy to Great Britain and the Soviet Union, shares his experiences and observations about the great leaders of the era - Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin.

In the book, Harriman chronologically describes his tasks as a special envoy of President Roosevelt, focusing on the period from 1941 to the end of the war. As a witness to key historical moments and negotiations, he details the alliance that was key to victory over the Axis powers.

Harriman describes Churchill's charisma, political skill and tireless determination in leading Great Britain through the most difficult moments of the war. He also brings anecdotes about his conversations with Churchill, which were often informal but full of strategic importance.

As an envoy to the Soviet Union, Harriman analyzes the complex and distrustful nature of the relationship with Stalin. It provides details of Stalin's tactics, his demands for a second front, and the difficult negotiations between the Allies.

Harriman discusses Roosevelt's priorities, his efforts to preserve the alliance with the Soviet Union, and balancing relations between various allies.

The book covers in detail the key conferences, such as Tehran (1943) and Yalta (1945), where decisions were made about war strategies and the future of the post-war world. Harriman emphasizes that the alliance was full of tension and different interests, but necessary to defeat the common enemy.

Harriman writes as an insider, with great precision and wealth of detail, but also with a personal tone that brings the reader closer to the world of high politics and historical decisions. The book is a valuable resource for understanding diplomacy in the Second World War and the emergence of the modern world.