The book explores the complex relationship between Lloyd George and Churchill, highlighting both their political alliances and personal rivalries. It delves into their intertwined lives, examining how their friendship and competition shaped British politics during a tumultuous era. Through detailed biographical insights, the narrative reveals the motivations and ambitions of these two influential figures, offering a fresh perspective on their legacies and the impact they had on each other and the nation.
British women were deeply invested in foreign policy between the wars. This
study casts new light on the turn to international affairs in feminist
politics, the gendered representation and experience of the Munich Crisis, and
the profound impression made by female public opinion on PM Neville
Chamberlain in his negotiations with the dictators.
This collection explores the aftermath of the Representation of the People
Act, which gave some British women the vote. Experts examine the paths taken
by both former-suffragists as well as their anti-suffragist adversaries, the
practices of suffrage commemoration, and the changing priorities and
formations of British feminism in this era.
The book offers a detailed exploration of Churchill's complex relationship with the British Empire, tracing his imperialist beliefs from childhood to his rise as a prominent leader. It delves into his duality as a revered figure who fought against Hitler while simultaneously harboring controversial views on race and imperialism. By portraying Churchill as a multifaceted individual rather than fitting him into a political spectrum, the author highlights the contradictions in his legacy, including his disdain for figures like Gandhi and his skepticism towards democracy in India.
A books which traces Churchill's life in the news from cradle to grave, showing how tensions between tradition and novelty played into his constantly evolving media image.
The two most significant British political figures of the twentieth century, Churchill and Lloyd George were political rivals but personal friends. Althought they could not have been more different temperamentally, and often disagreed violently about politics, theirs was the longest political friendship in the life of Great Britain. Richard Toyes book is a dynamic account of their relationship. Drawing on diaries and letters, some never before published, he explores their long-standing friendship and rivalry, the impact they had on each others careers, and the fate of their respective reputations, arguing that Lloyd Georges major achievements have been undeservedly overshadowed, in part as a consequence of Churchills later mythmaking.
The aftermath of the Representation of the People Act is examined through the experiences of former suffragists and their anti-suffragist opponents. Experts delve into suffrage commemoration practices and the evolving priorities of British feminism during this transformative period. This collection highlights the diverse paths taken by women in the wake of gaining the vote, offering insights into the complexities of gender politics in early 20th-century Britain.
The British Fascisti, the first fascism movement in Britain, was founded by a woman in 1923. During the 1930s, 25 per cent of Sir Oswald Mosley's supporters were women, and his movement was 'largely built up by the fanaticism of women.' What was it about the British form of Fascism that accounted for this conspicuous female support? Gottlieb addressed these questions in the definitive work on women in fascism. This book continues to fill a significant gap in the historiography of British fascism, which has generally overlooked the contribution of women on the one hand, and the importance of sexual politics and women's issues on the other. Gottlieb's extensive research makes use of government documents, a large range of contemporary pamphlets, newspapers and speeches, as well as original interviews with those personally involved in the movement. This new edition includes a preface where Gottliev considers the changing and growing relevance of the study, and against the backdrop of current affairs. Here, she looks at the resurgence of populism, the rise of women as leaders of far-right parties across Europe and North America, and the normalization of fascism in political discourse, in the media and in fiction--back cover
Society's attitudes to rhetoric are often very negative. Here, Richard Toye
provides an engaging, historically informed introduction to rhetoric, from
Ancient Greece to the present day. Wide-ranging in its scope, this Very Short
Introduction is the essential starting point for understanding the art of
persuasion.
