London: Macmillan. VG in VG DJ. (1976). 3rd ptg. Macmillan's recollections and assessments of the giants of the generation before his own. He describes his father's political . friends and the "honourable ambition" which led him to go into public life. He gives highly personal portraits of major politicians, such as Lloyd George (who taught him how, and how not to make a speech in the House.) Gives his views, often original and always informed, of their stature as politicians, reflects on the shifting patterns of power, the total eclipse of Whiggers, the rise of the Labour Party and trade unions, the role of women in politics, the fate of coalitions in Britain. Lively and informal book, illustrated with many photos of persons and events, illuminated by the author's wisdom, wit. and deep knowledge of the subject. Slight wear. .

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Bookseller: Crabtree's Collection Old Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: BOOKS054605I
Title: The Past Masters: politics and politicians 1906-1939
Author: Macmillan, Harold
Illustrator: Photos
Book Condition: Used - VG in VG DJ
Edition: 3rd ptg
Publisher: Macmillan
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: (1976)
Keywords: Macmillan's recollections and assessments of the giants of the, generation before his own. He describes his father's political, Ramsay MacDonald, Baldwin, Chamberlain, Churchill

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