The Public Life (Two-Volume Set)

J. A. Spender

Published by CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD., 1925

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J. A. Spender, CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD. Author: J. A. SpenderBinding: HardbackPublished: CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD., 1925Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerThis substantial political memoir chronicles the shifting currents of British public life in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, presenting a detailed account of parliamentary debates, party struggles, and the personalities who shaped national policy. Spender illustrates the interplay between liberal ideals and the realities of governance, arguing for the enduring importance of principled leadership amid political turbulence. He uncovers the tensions between reform and tradition, documenting how questions of empire, social welfare, and constitutional change defined the era. The narrative situates political events within broader cultural and intellectual movements, offering a rigorous perspective on the responsibilities of statesmanship.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Public Life (Two-Volume Set)
• Publisher: CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
• Publication Date: 1925
• Binding: Hardback
• Book Type: Hardback