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Lloyd George was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922. He also served as Home Secretary from 1895 to 1900, as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1908 to 1916, and as Leader of the Liberal Party from 1905 to 1916. He was a major figure in the development of the welfare state in the United Kingdom during the early 20th century.
An understanding of Lloyd George's long and prominent political career can help to comprehend many of the key issues in modern British history. Seen by some as the man who won the war , he was central to the political activity which appeared to secure the pre-eminence of the Liberal party before the First World War, but which later contributed to its reduction in status. His initiatives in government, particularly in the area of social reform, helped to redefine the relationship between the state and society and laid the basis for the Welfare State. This pamphlet examines these developments with reference to Lloyd George's Welsh background, his personal ambitions and his response to the challenges posed to Liberal society by radical conservatism and socialism. It draws on the wealth of material that is now available to illuminate this analytical study. This book should be of interest to introductory level students of 20th-century British history.
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