Lloyd George: War Leader: War Leader 1916-1918 - Hardcover

Grigg, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071399343X ISBN 13: 9780713993431

Publisher: Allen Lane, 2002

Synopsis

Lloyd George became Prime Minister at a crucial point in the history of his country. Britain had reached the apogee of its military power but was facing a new and most deadly threat to its survival at sea. At home the Liberal party to which Lloyd George belonged was bitterly divided. Unrest in Ireland with all its dangerous implications, was a growing menace. Grigg's account reveals the extent of Lloyd George's innovations in governent and their impact on traditional Britain. Here we see one ofthe most resourceful leaders of modern times in brilliant action, transforming his country in pursuit of a necessary victory.

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Synopsis:

Lloyd George became Prime Minister at a crucial point in the history of his country. There was a threat to British naval power, the Liberal party - to which he belonged - was bitterly divided and the unrest in Ireland was a growing menace. This account reveals the extent of Lloyd George's innovations in government and their impact on traditional Britain. It also describes how he steered Britain to victory in World War I, handling the generals and politicians at home with great skill.

About the Author:

The first three volumes of John Grigg's life of Lloyd George (The Young Lloyd George, The People's Champion and From Peace to War - all available in Penguin paperback) have established him as one of the greatest political biographers of the century.Among his other books are NANCY ASTOR and 1943: THE VICTORY THAT NEVER WAS.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 071399343X
• ISBN 13: 9780713993431
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 704