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Attlee's War - World War II and the Making of a Labour Leader (Hardcover)
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Attlee's War - World War II and the Making of a Labour Leader (Hardcover)
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As deputy prime minister of Britain's coalition government during
World War II, Clement Attlee became one of the most powerful
figures in British politics and subsequently played a crucial role
in the reshaping of the post-war political-party landscape. The
architect of the Labour Party's entry into the wartime coalition,
Attlee came to straddle the workings of government to a unique
degree. Unmatched in his range of influence, he dominated party
politics; directed a doctrinal struggle within the coalition; and
even sought to create the conditions for a cross-party alliance to
be maintained after the war. His goal was to carve out a position
of greater strength than the Labour Party had ever occupied before
and he succeeded when he led his party to power in July 1945.
Robert Crowcroft here examines the political leadership of the
unsung architect behind the development of wartime politics and the
rise of the Labour Party. Traditionally seen as a period of
unprecedented cooperation between the Labour and Conservative
parties, Crowcroft argues that, in fact, Attlee's influence
facilitated a significant shift towards Labour which sowed the
seeds for his party's post-war victory. "Attlee's War" mounts a
challenge to the popular image of Attlee as a reticent collegiate,
and unravels his elusive path to power. Shedding new light on an
often misunderstood figure, this book will appeal to those
interested in modern British history and the leadership of major
political figures.
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