National Crisis and National Government

British Politics, the Economy and Empire, 1926–1932

Philip Williamson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:16th Jan '92

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This 1992 book is an in-depth examination of the prolonged crisis that gave rise to Britain's National government.

This 1992 book examines the role of government, big business and economic bodies during Britain's prolonged national crisis of 1926–32. Dr Williamson covers both policy and politics and carries out close examination of the major figures of the time including Baldwin, Churchill, Mosley and Chamberlain.From 1926 Britain fell into a condition of deep national crisis, which seemed to threaten its domestic stability and international power. By 1932 the effort to contain these problems had transformed British politics and policy. Strains produced by three-party politics, economic recession and imperial difficulties resulted during 1931 in such a severe financial and political crisis that the Labour government collapsed and Conservative, Liberal and some Labour leaders joined together in a National government. Despite large public expenditure cuts and tax increases, and despite devaluation of sterling and a new crisis in the Indian Empire, this government obtained the greatest British election victory of modern times. This 1992 book examines all aspects of the crisis together and in depth, using an extensive range of official, institutional and personal papers.

'It is a comprehensive study which will no doubt establish Williamson's reputation as a major authority on the high politics of this tense and dramatic period … The book is a mine of information. New material has been unearthed, often from obscure archives. From such research comes a real understanding of the actors in the drama … a valuable and highly rewarding contribution to the analysis of a highly significant historical event.' The Durham University Journal

ISBN: 9780521361378

Dimensions: 236mm x 158mm x 36mm

Weight: 954g

588 pages