V. Markham Lester

H. H. Asquith

Last of the Romans

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Produktbeschreibung

This comprehensive biography of H. H. Asquith challenges previous notions of his developments, virtues, and failures as a political and war leader. By examining Asquith's education and early career, the author uncovers a new understanding of the prime minister's rationale and successes during the challenges of wartime.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 390
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. April 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 563g
• ISBN-13: 9781498591058
• ISBN-10: 1498591051
• Artikelnr.: 67611819

Autorenporträt

V. Markham Lester is Atchison professor of history and law at Birmingham-Southern College and fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Family, youth, and education (1852
1874) Chapter 2: Early legal career and election to Parliament (1875
1892) Chapter 3: Home Secretary (1892
1895) Chapter 4: Waiting in the wings (1896
1905) Chapter 5: Chancellor of the Exchequer (1905
1908) Chapter 6: Prime Minister (1908
1914) Chapter 7: Family troubles and the road to war (1905
1914) Chapter 8: Leading a Liberal government at war (August 1914
May 1915) Chapter 9: Leading a coalition government at war (May 1915
December 1916) Chapter 10: Last of the Romans (December 1916
October 1927)