Government Control in War: Lees Knowles Lectures 1945 - Softcover

Hankey, Maurice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107666503 ISBN 13: 9781107666504

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

Maurice Hankey, 1st Baron Hankey (1877–1963) was a British civil servant best known for his role as Secretary to the War Cabinet during the First World War. First published in 1945, this book was formed from the substance of the Lees Knowles Lectures delivered by Hankey at Trinity College, Cambridge during the same year. It presents a historical examination of British wartime governance from the beginning of the twentieth century, with the establishment of the Committee of Imperial Defence, up until the time of publication. Textual notes and a bibliography are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in military history and the role of government in wartime.

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Book Description

First published in 1945, this book contains the Lees Knowles Lectures delivered by Maurice Hankey at Trinity College, Cambridge during the same year. It presents a historical examination of British wartime governance from the beginning of the twentieth century, with the establishment of the Committee of Imperial Defence, up until the time of publication.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107666503
• ISBN 13: 9781107666504
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 90