Baldwin Papers: A Conservative Statesman, 1908-1947 [Hardcover]

Philip Williamson (Editor), Edward Baldwin (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0521580803 | ISBN-13: 978-0521580809 | Publication Date: October 4, 2004

As British Conservative party leader and thrice prime minister during the 1920s and 1930s, Stanley Baldwin played a leading role in such celebrated episodes as the General Strike and the Abdication, and presided over a period of unusual Conservative dominance. Supplemented by an extensive commentary, this selection of his letters and reported conversations will be indispensable for understanding early twentieth-century British politics and public life. It will attract wide interest as an intimate portrait of an intriguing statesman.

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Review of the hardback: 'Tom Jones, one of Baldwin's closest confidants, once told Vincent Massey that Baldwin had 'goodwill' but was hobbled by 'indecision and mental indolence'. These papers do not entirely acquit Baldwin of such charges but they show a man of generosity, decency and total integrity.' The Spectator

Review of the hardback: '... magnificent volume ... this collection of letters, memos, notes and extracts from others do give a rounded picture of a thoroughly decent man - perhaps the most quintessentially English prime minister of the last century or more.' The House Magazine

Review of the hardback: '... a fascinating collection of papers - put together with scholarship and presented in a most attractive format ...' The House Magazine

Review of the hardback: '... an invaluable tool ... an interesting read ... gives a valuable insight into the Conservative perspective of events during the 1920s and 30s.' Open History

Review of the hardback: 'This enjoyable selection well shows why Baldwin, as Churchill admitted in 1935, enjoyed 'a fund of personal goodwill and public confidence'. Cambridge University Press has done a great service to the memory of a much maligned figure'. Contemporary Reviews

Book Description

Stanley Baldwin was British Conservative party leader and three times prime minister during the 1920s and 1930s. He took a leading part in such celebrated episodes as the General Strike and the Abdication, and presided over a period of unusual Conservative dominance. He was also, and has remained, a controversial figure. This selection of his letters and reported conversations, assisted by an extensive commentary, will be indispensable for understanding early twentieth-century British politics and public life, and will attract wide interest as an intimate portrait of an intriguing statesman.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 548 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (October 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521580803
• ISBN-13: 978-0521580809
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,309,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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