Publisher's Synopsis
Anthony Eden: A Biography by Alan Campbell Johnson is a comprehensive account of the life and political career of one of Britain's most controversial Prime Ministers. Eden served as Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957 and is best known for his handling of the Suez Crisis in 1956.The book begins with Eden's early life and education, including his time at Eton and Oxford. It then moves on to his political career, which began in the 1920s when he was elected to Parliament as a Conservative MP. Eden held a number of important positions in the government, including Foreign Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister, before becoming Prime Minister in 1955.The bulk of the book focuses on Eden's time as Prime Minister, particularly his handling of the Suez Crisis. Johnson provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the crisis, as well as the decision-making process that led to Britain's ill-fated military intervention in Egypt. He also explores the aftermath of the crisis, including Eden's resignation as Prime Minister and the impact it had on British politics.Throughout the book, Johnson provides a balanced and nuanced portrait of Eden, highlighting both his successes and failures as a politician. He also offers insights into Eden's personality and personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues.Overall, Anthony Eden: A Biography is a well-researched and engaging account of one of Britain's most complex and controversial political figures. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in British politics, history, or biography.This is a new release of the original 1939 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
