Neville Chamberlain has gone down in history as the architect of
appeasement, the Prime Minister who by sacrificing Czechoslovakia
at Munich in September 1938 put Britain on an inevitable path to
war. In this radical new appraisal of the most vilified politician
of the twentieth century, historian Nicholas Milton claims that by
placating Hitler, Chamberlain not only reflected public opinion but
also embraced the zeitgeist of the time. Chamberlain also bought
Britain vital time to rearm when Hitler's military machine was at
its zenith. It is with the hindsight of history that we understand
Chamberlain's failure to ultimately prevent a war from happening.
Yet by placing him within the context of his time, this fascinating
new history provides a unique perspective in to the lives and
mind-set of the people of Britain during the lead up to the Second
World War. Never before have Chamberlain's letters been accessed to
tell the story of his life and work. They shed new light on his
complex character and enable us to consider Chamberlain the man,
not just the statesman. His role as a pioneer of conservation is
revealed, alongside his work in improving midwifery and championing
the introduction of widows pensions. It is a reminder that there is
often more to political figures, even Tory Prime Ministers, than
many a quick judgment allows.
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