Publisher's Synopsis
David Lloyd George: The Man and The Statesman V1 is a biographical work written by J. Hugh Edwards. The book is about the life and political career of David Lloyd George, a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Lloyd George's life, including his upbringing in Wales, his early political career, his role in World War I, and his tenure as Prime Minister. The author provides a detailed account of Lloyd George's political accomplishments, including his social reforms, his efforts to establish a welfare state, and his role in the creation of the League of Nations. In addition to his political achievements, the book also explores Lloyd George's personal life, including his relationships with family members and his romantic affairs. The author also examines the various controversies and scandals that surrounded Lloyd George during his career, including his involvement in the Marconi scandal and his affair with his secretary, Frances Stevenson. Overall, David Lloyd George: The Man and The Statesman V1 provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and career of one of Britain's most influential politicians. The book is well-researched and provides a balanced portrayal of Lloyd George, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader.1929. Part One of Two. This biography is an illuminating picture of the rise of David Lloyd George from abject poverty in a little Welsh village to the highest post in the British Empire, written by the Honorable J. Hugh Edwards, a Member of Parliament and a lifelong friend of the great commoner. As a young boy, without money, his father dead, living with his uncle who was a cobbler, he educated himself and rose to the highest post in the British Empire, that of Prime Minister, at the most critical period in its history. A great figure such as our own Abraham Lincoln, who was ever his guiding star. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.