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Ernest Bevin - Labour's Churchill (Hardcover)
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Statesman, pre-eminent leader and founder of the free world's then
largest and most formidable trade union, Ernest Bevin was one of
the greatest and most inspirational figures of the twentieth
century. Minister of Labour in the wartime coalition during the
Second World War, he was at Churchill's right hand, masterminding
the home front while the war supremo commanded the battle front.
Following the war, he was Foreign Secretary at one of the most
pivotal moments of international history, responsible for keeping
Stalin and communism out of Western Europe, and for creating West
Germany, NATO and the transatlantic alliance, all of which underpin
European democracy and security to this day. Born into abject
poverty, an orphan farm boy from Bristol with virtually no formal
education, Bevin's remarkable rise to fame and power is unmatched
by any leader to this day. In this insightful and wide-ranging new
biography, Andrew Adonis examines how 'the working-class John Bull'
grew to a position of such authority, and offers a critical
reassessment of Bevin's life and influence. Skilfully bringing to
life this extraordinary figure, Adonis explores Bevin's powerful
legacy and lessons for our own age, restoring this charismatic
statesman to his rightful place among the pantheon of Britain's
greatest political leaders.
General
Imprint: |
Biteback Publishing
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2020 |
Authors: |
Andrew Adonis
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Dimensions: |
234 x 153 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
368 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78590-598-8 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-78590-598-8 |
Barcode: |
9781785905988 |
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