Lloyd George - Statesman Or Scoundrel

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.

About the author

Richard Wilkinson is a former teacher. He holds a PhD from University of Hull, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Wilkinson, Wilkinson Richard
• Publisher: Tauris, I.B.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.01.2018
• EAN: 9781780763897
• ISBN: 978-1-78076-389-7
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 144 mm x 220 mm x 26 mm
• Series: Life in Politics
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political, Biography: historical, political & military, 20th Century, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Presidents & Heads of State, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Political leaders & leadership, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Biography: historical, political and military, Political leaders and leadership, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I