The Pain and the Privilege: The Women in Lloyd George's Life |
 | Author: Ffion Hague
Publisher: HarperPerennial
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 232603
Media: Paperback
Pages: 416
ISBN: 0007219504
EAN: 9780007219506
ASIN: 0007219504
Publication Date: April 6, 2009 (In 123 Days)
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History from a different perspective.. September 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a fat book-but don't be put off. ffion's writing style is fluid and accessible: she keeps the clarity that is so often missing in biographies that cover such a wide timespan and range of characters. The tone is never judgemental and totally even handed in its treatment of (some not always likeable) people. As it takes a rather more personal and domestic view of late 19th/ early 20th century history the book makes a refreshing change from mere histories of the time. However we are never far from world events so one encounters them from the perspective of engaged bystanders rather than from the main players. It also throws the double standards of the contemporary moral and social climate into sharp relief and acts as an interesting mirror to the current political scene. In summary- an enjoyable and informative read.
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