ROBERTS, BECHHOFER — Stanley Baldwin Man Or Miracle?

UK, Robert Hale and Company. 1936. Hardcover with dust jacket, 22cm. Book, Baldwin first entered the House of Commons in 1908 as the Member of Parliament for Bewdley. In May 1923, Baldwin became Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party. He was made Leader of the Opposition for most of 1924 - In 1931, Labour Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald formed a National Government and even though Labour won only 52 seats to the Conservative's 473 at the 1931 General Election, MacDonald remained Prime Minister until 1935. During this time, Stanley Baldwin took over most of the Prime Minister's duties due to MacDonald's failing health. In 1935, the Conservatives returned to power with Baldwin as Prime Minister. During this time, he oversaw the re-armament process of the British military as well as the abdication of King Edward VIII. He resigned from his position in 1937 and was succeeded by Neville Chamberlain. Baldwin has generally been regarded as a popular and successful prime minister. 287pp, dj has some small pieces AWOL. now in protective wraps, bw photos throughout & vg sewn-in binding. Good/Fair.