Charles Williams
Harold Macmillan
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753827024
- author:
- Charles Williams
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 147mm X 217mm
- Genre:
- Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Harold Macmillan was a figure of paradox. On the surface, he embodied Edwardian elegance and urban civility, but beneath this façade lay emotional scars from his wife's infidelity and a deep-seated unease with the changing world around him. Macmillan's life took a dramatic turn during World War I, where he demonstrated courage as a soldier. However, it was politics that ultimately defined his future, rather than his family's publishing business. He rose to prominence in the 1930s, but his lack of charisma made him unsuitable for high office. It wasn't until the Second World War that Macmillan's career flourished, and he became a key figure in Conservative Cabinets. As Prime Minister from 1957 to 1962, Macmillan navigated complex international crises, including the Suez affair, which ultimately led to his resignation. His tenure was marked by both significant achievements and personal struggles, culminating in his decision to retire due to health concerns in 1963.
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