Lloyd George
Statesman or Scoundrel
1st Edition
Published on 30. January 2018
288 pages
978-1-78673-182-1 (ISBN)
Description
David Lloyd George left a profound political legacy, despite being described by the wife of his successor, Herbert Asquith, as a 'gambler without foresight'. He is, of course, best known as the Prime Minister who led Britain to victory in World War I, but his contribution to domestic politics was similarly impressive. As Chancellor of the Exchequer he introduced pensions and national insurance against sickness and unemployment, while as Prime Minister he extended democracy by giving votes to women. Yet Lloyd George was compromised by his flaws as a human being. Vain, cruel, capricious and dishonest, at times his notoriously corrupt nature threatened to damage the British political system. Providing a unique new perspective on one of the most phenomenally-talented - but also one of the most phenomenally-flawed - of British Prime Ministers, this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in modern British politics and history.
Reviews / Votes
It is indeed a relief to read these speeches again and to be excited by their content, in comparison with the flat TV sofa experiences we endure today. * Journal of Liberal History *More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
22 bw in 8pp plates
ISBN-13
978-1-78673-182-1 (9781786731821)
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Book
01/2018
I.B. Tauris
€75.71
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Person
Richard Wilkinson is the author of Louis XIV and a contributor to History Today. He holds a PhD from University of Hull and is a former teacher.
Content
Introduction
From Llanystumdwy to Westminster (1863-1890)
The Iconoclast (1890-1905)
The Social Revolutionary (1905-1914)
Ascent to the War Office (1914-1916)
'The Man who Won the War'
'Homes fit for Heroes' (1918-1922)
The Goat in the Wilderness (1922-1945)
Conclusion
From Llanystumdwy to Westminster (1863-1890)
The Iconoclast (1890-1905)
The Social Revolutionary (1905-1914)
Ascent to the War Office (1914-1916)
'The Man who Won the War'
'Homes fit for Heroes' (1918-1922)
The Goat in the Wilderness (1922-1945)
Conclusion
