Crosby, Travis L., 1936-
The unknown Lloyd George : a statesman in conflict / Travis L. Crosby. - xvii, 555 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 508-542) and index.
David Lloyd George is widely regarded as one of the most effective British prime ministers of the twentieth century. A dynamic speaker and committed social reformer, he led Britain successfully through the devastation of World War I and had a powerful impact on international politics. In the post-war peace treaties, he sought a just, rather than a vengeful, settlement for the defeated powers in an attempt to preserve a peaceful international order. Whilst Lloyd George's achievements were undoubtedly substantial, his political record was not entirely without blemish and, in his personal life, he was a fascinating and complex character. Renowned as a womaniser, after 1913 he retained two separate households - one with his wife and one with his mistress, his former private secretary. Based on extensive research, Travis L. Crosby provides a fresh appraisal of the life of one of Britain's most conflicted politicians.
9781780764856 1780764855
GBB374675 bnb
016478620 Uk
Lloyd George, David, 1863-1945.
Lloyd George, David, 1863-1945.
1910-1936
Prime ministers--Great Britain--Biography.
Politics and government
Prime ministers.
Great Britain--Politics and government--1910-1936.
Great Britain.
Biography.
DA566.9.L5 / .C767 2014
941.083092
The unknown Lloyd George : a statesman in conflict / Travis L. Crosby. - xvii, 555 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 508-542) and index.
David Lloyd George is widely regarded as one of the most effective British prime ministers of the twentieth century. A dynamic speaker and committed social reformer, he led Britain successfully through the devastation of World War I and had a powerful impact on international politics. In the post-war peace treaties, he sought a just, rather than a vengeful, settlement for the defeated powers in an attempt to preserve a peaceful international order. Whilst Lloyd George's achievements were undoubtedly substantial, his political record was not entirely without blemish and, in his personal life, he was a fascinating and complex character. Renowned as a womaniser, after 1913 he retained two separate households - one with his wife and one with his mistress, his former private secretary. Based on extensive research, Travis L. Crosby provides a fresh appraisal of the life of one of Britain's most conflicted politicians.
9781780764856 1780764855
GBB374675 bnb
016478620 Uk
Lloyd George, David, 1863-1945.
Lloyd George, David, 1863-1945.
1910-1936
Prime ministers--Great Britain--Biography.
Politics and government
Prime ministers.
Great Britain--Politics and government--1910-1936.
Great Britain.
Biography.
DA566.9.L5 / .C767 2014
941.083092