Asquith as War Leader by George H. Cassar (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Asquith as War Leader by George H. Cassar Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Asquith was at the pinnacle of his success when the course of his life and that of his country was changed by the outbreak of the First World War. Instead of being over by Christmas 1914, the war became a stalemate, with opposing trenches extending from the Channel coast to the Swiss border. During the initial stages of the war Asquith's oratory, tact and skill, combined with his imperturbability and prestige, made him indispensable. As the war dragged on, his failure to show the ruthlessness needed to win at any cost made him ill-suited to direct the nation in total war. In December 1916 Asquith was manoeuvred out of Downing Street by Lloyd George. Asquith as War Leader is the first comprehensive study of this exceptionally talented Prime Minister's war record. In a thorough examination of British war policy, with its evolutionary shifts and internal dissensions, George H. Cassar has defined the precise nature of Asquith's involvement and responsibility. He describes Asquith's part in bringing Britain into the war, in shaping war aims and strategy, and in mobilising the nation's resources. Because he was not the Prime Minister who won in 1918, Asquith's achievements in dealing with the problems of fighting a war on an unprecedented scale have been insufficiently recognised. Publisher Description Asquith was at the pinnacle of his success when the course of his life and that of his country was changed by the outbreak of the First World War. Instead of being over by Christmas 1914, the war became a stalemate, with opposing trenches extending from the Channel coast to the Swiss border. During the initial stages of the war Asquiths oratory, tact and skill, combined with his imperturbability and prestige, made him indispensable. As the war dragged on, his failure to show the ruthlessness needed to win at any cost made him ill-suited to direct the nation in total war. In December 1916 Asquith was manoeuvred out of Downing Street by Lloyd George. Asquith as War Leader is the first comprehensive study of this exceptionally talented Prime Ministers war record. In a thorough examination of British war policy, with its evolutionary shifts and internal dissensions, George H. Cassar has defined the precise nature of Asquiths involvement and responsibility. He describes Asquiths part in bringing Britain into the war, in shaping war aims and strategy, and in mobilising the nations resources. Because he was not the Prime Minister who won in 1918, Asquiths achievements in dealing with the problems of fighting a war on an unprecedented scale have been insufficiently recognised. Author Biography George H. Cassar, who obtained his Ph.D. from McGill UnivGeorge H. Cassar, who obtained his Ph.D. from McGill University, is a leading authority on the First World War. He haersity, is a leading authority on the First World War. He has written many books on the subject, including "Kitcheners s written many books on the subject, including "Kitcheners War: British Strategy from 1914-1916", and "Lloyd George at War: British Strategy from 1914-1916", and "Lloyd George at War, 1916-1918". He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. War, 1916-1918". He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Details ISBN 1852851171 ISBN-13 9781852851170 Title Asquith as War Leader Author George H. Cassar Format Hardcover Year 1994 Pages 288 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:11814819; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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