Stafford Cripps : a biography / by Eric Estorick
1949, 1st edition. London : Heinemann. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Includes previous owner's inscription. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #473122
Physical description: viii, 378 pages : portraits ; 22 cm. Contents: Prologue -- Family background -- Stafford's formative years -- The youngest K.C. -- The churchman's fight for peace -- The new Labour leader -- Left turn -- The gathering storm -- The storm bursts -- In and out -- The independent -- A journey of political exploration -- In time for the showdown -- An interlude -- The ambassador -- The job completed -- What next? -- Mission to India -- The minister of aircraft production -- Britain's economic controller. Subjects: Cripps, Richard Stafford Sir 1889-1952. Politics and government. Great Britain Politics and government 20th century.
Price: €21.00