Publisher's Synopsis
David Lloyd George: The Man and The Statesman V1 is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential figures in British politics, David Lloyd George. Written by J. Hugh Edwards, this book delves into the life and career of Lloyd George, from his humble beginnings in Wales to his rise to power as Prime Minister during World War I. The book explores Lloyd George's political beliefs and his role in shaping the modern British state, including his advocacy for social welfare programs and his efforts to reform the House of Lords. It also covers his personal life, including his relationships with his family and his affairs with various women.Edwards draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Lloyd George's own writings and speeches, as well as interviews with his contemporaries, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this complex figure. The first volume of this two-volume set covers Lloyd George's early life and political career up to his appointment as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1908.Overall, David Lloyd George: The Man and The Statesman V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in British political history and the life of one of its most fascinating and influential figures.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.
