Great Britain - Political Biography, World War I - Resolution & Aftermath, 20th Century British History - Politics & Government, Allies - World War I

Lloyd George

Name: Lloyd George
Author: Hugh Purcell
ISBN: 9781904950585

by Hugh Purcell

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Overview

David Lloyd George was a Liberal politician and prime minister from 1916-22. By the end of 1916 there was discontent with Asquith's management of the war, and Lloyd George schemed secretly with the Conservatives in the coalition government to take his place as prime minister. The main post-war issue was Ireland, where Lloyd George brought to a partial end the long-running problem of Home Rule by giving independence in 1921 to the Irish Free State. Conservative discontent with the coalition came to a head at a famous meeting at the Carlton Club in 1922, and there was an easy Conservative victory in that year's election. Lloyd George never again held office.

Synopsis

A biography of the Liberal British Prime Minister, 'Who Won the War'.

About the Author, Hugh Purcell

Hugh Purcell worked for many years producing history programs for BBC radio and television. His previous books include Fascism, The Spanish Civil War, Revolutionary War and a biography of Tom Wintringham, The Last English Revolutionary. He is a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and an FRSA.