Description
A reinterpretation of the career of Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), Conservative leader and three times prime minister.
Reviews
'Williamson's is the best book on Baldwin yet ... He deserves all possible credit for the diligence of his research, the breadth of his vision and the rigour of his analysis.' The Times Literary Supplement
'... a masterpiece of craftsmanship, insight and persuasion ... the best book on Baldwin ... Williamson speaks with unrivalled authority ... of general importance about politics in modern societies.' The Spectator
'Williamson argues his case convincingly, with a superb mastery of the primary sources ... His ... study puts the three-times premier back at centre-stage, as the most important politician in interwar Britain.' History Today
'Baldwin is the best book yet written about its subject.' The Times
'... outstanding ...' Kenneth O Morgan, The Independent
'... ambitious ... Williamson fulfils his intention to demonstrate a more productive method of studying a politician's career than is usually supplied by the standard life.' London Review of Books
'... a valuable addition to the literature on pre-1945 politics.' Anthony Howard, New Statesman
'Philip Williamson['s] ... meticulously researched and thoughtful work ... contains many insights and fascinating revelations.' Ben Pimlott, The Guardian
Book Information
ISBN 9780521432276
Author Philip Williamson
Format Hardback
Page Count 408
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 790g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 24mm