Neville Chamberlain: The Passionate Radical by Walter Reid (English) Hardcover B

Description: Neville Chamberlain by Walter Reid Here Water Reid delivers a radical re-assessment of one of Britains most controversial prime ministers (1937–40), which shows him to be one of the most effective political leaders of the twentieth century. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Neville Chamberlain is remembered today as Hitlers credulous dupe, the man who proclaimed in September 1938 that the Munich agreement guaranteed peace in our time.This is a magisterial reappraisal of Chamberlain and his legacy. It reveals the nuances of a complex and sensitive man who was a true radical and a man of passion, especially in all that concerned the welfare of his fellow citizens. As Minister of Health, Chancellor and Prime Minister, he presided over a fundamental modernisation of Britain, shuttingthe door on the Victorian age, ending free trade, improving living conditions and abolishing the Poor Law and the workhouse.Munich was much more than the traditional narrative suggests. Scarred by the death of his cousin in the First World War, Chamberlain was determined to ensure that a new generation was spared the tragic waste that had consumed their elders. Even so, he prepared for war while he worked for peace. The aircraft that won the Battle of Britain were built on his watch. He didnt win the Second World War, but it was he who ensured it wasnt lost in 1940. Author Biography Walter Reid studied at the universities of Oxford and Edinburgh and is the author of a number of acclaimed biographies and books of military and political history. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Review Shines a penetrating light . . . his conclusions are unflinching -- John Hussey, author of Waterloo: The Campaign of 1815A witty and humane study of one of the most important, and frequently misunderstood, leaders in modern British history -- Patricia Claven, FBA, Professor of International History, Oxford University Long Description Neville Chamberlain is remembered today as Hitlers credulous dupe, the man who proclaimed in September 1938 that the Munich agreement guaranteed peace in our time. This is a magisterial reappraisal of Chamberlain and his legacy. It reveals the nuances of a complex and sensitive man who was a true radical and a man of passion, especially in all that concerned the welfare of his fellow citizens. As Minister of Health, Chancellor and Prime Minister, he presided over a fundamental modernisation of Britain, shuttingthe door on the Victorian age, ending free trade, improving living conditions and abolishing the Poor Law and the workhouse. Munich was much more than the traditional narrative suggests. Scarred by the death of his cousin in the First World War, Chamberlain was determined to ensure that a new generation was spared the tragic waste that had consumed their elders. Even so, he prepared for war while he worked for peace. The aircraft that won the Battle of Britain were built on his watch. He didnt win the Second World War, but it was he who ensured it wasnt lost in 1940. Review Quote Shines a penetrating light . . . his conclusions are unflinching Details ISBN1780276745 Author Walter Reid Short Title Neville Chamberlain Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1780276745 ISBN-13 9781780276748 Format Hardcover Subtitle The Passionate Radical Publisher Birlinn General Publication Date 2021-09-02 Imprint Birlinn Ltd Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2021-09-02 UK Release Date 2021-09-02 Pages 336 Illustrations 8pp mono plates DEWEY 941.084092 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-11-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137407359;

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