The Unknown Lloyd George
Author | : Travis L. Crosby |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 1008 |
Release | : 2014-01-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780857736482 |
ISBN-13 | : 0857736485 |
Rating | : 4/5 (485 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Unknown Lloyd George written by Travis L. Crosby and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.