Lloyd George : war leader, 1916-1918
"In this gripping account of the dangers and disasters that all but overwhelmed Britain in the First World War, John Grigg describes Lloyd George's crucial role as Prime Minister in compelling detail, showing his succession to the premiership in December 1916 to be as significant as Churchill's in 1940." "And how firmly grounded was the authority of the Government? The great Liberal party to which Lloyd George belonged was bitterly divided. In Parliament he depended on Conservative votes. In the country the sharp rise in the cost of living was threatening serious labour trouble. In both Parliament and the country the Irish problem with all its alarming possibilities was simmering. Worst of all the military chiefs regarded themselves as at least the equals, and certainly not the servants, of the civilian government." "To square these circles required political skills, political ruthlessness, administrative genius and, above all, leadership of the highest order. Lloyd George displayed all of these qualities. In this thrilling book we see one of the most resourceful rulers in our history in brilliant action."--BOOK JACKET
Print Book, English, 2002
Allen Lane ; Penguin Putnam, London, New York, 2002