Publisher's Synopsis
""Anthony Eden: A Biography"" by Alan Campbell Johnson is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Anthony Eden, a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1955 to 1957. The book covers Eden's early life, his political rise, his role in World War II, his tenure as Foreign Secretary, and his eventual rise to the highest office in the land.The author provides a detailed analysis of Eden's policies and decisions, including his controversial handling of the Suez Crisis in 1956, which ultimately led to his resignation. Johnson also explores Eden's personal life, including his marriage to Clarissa Churchill, the niece of Winston Churchill, and his struggles with ill health throughout his career.Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Eden's personal papers and interviews with family members and colleagues, ""Anthony Eden: A Biography"" offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of Britain's most influential politicians of the 20th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in British political history, the Second World War, and the Cold War era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
