Neville Chamberlain

Neville Chamberlain remains one of the most controversial figures of twentieth-century British politics. This book seeks to explain how he went from being admired, and even revered, to a reviled and disdained public figure. while offering the author's assessment of what Chamberlain's historical reputation ought to be.

Neville Chamberlain remains one of the most controversial figures of twentieth-century British politics. For many years he was admired, even revered, throughout Britain. After serving as Prime Minister, however, Chamberlain left office a reviled and disdained public figure. This book seeks to explain these extremes while offering the author's assessment of what Chamberlain's historical reputation ought to be.