Lloyd George / Edition 1

by Stephen Constantine

Overview

An understanding of Lloyd George's long and prominent political career elucidates many of the key issues in modern British history. Seen by some as ‘the man who won the war', he was central to the political activity which appeared to secure the pre-eminence of the Liberal party before the First World War, but which later contributed to its reduction in status. His initiatives in government, particularly in the area of social reform, helped to redefine the relationship between the state and society and laid the basis for the Welfare State.
This pamphlet examines these developments with reference to Lloyd George's Welsh background, his personal ambitions and his response to the challenges posed to Liberal society by radical conservatism and socialism. It draws on the wealth of material that is now available and provides a concise, interpretive study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415065733
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/14/1991
Series:	Lancaster Pamphlets
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	100
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Stephen Constantine

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Cottage-bred man: MP for Wales, 1863–96; Chapter 2 Radical backbencher, 1896–1905; Chapter 3 New Liberal,1906–14; Chapter 4 The man who won the war? 1914–18; Chapter 5 Prisoner of the Tories, 1918–22; Chapter 6 Left outside, 1922–45; Chapter 7 Epilogue; Chapter 8 Further reading;

Editorial Reviews

'This book on Lloyd George is a welcome and valued addition to the series.' - Scottish Association of Teachers of History Resources Review

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