Citizen Clem

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A Biography of Attlee

By John Bew

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Citizen Clem by John Bew offers a comprehensive exploration of Clement Attlee's life and political career. It provides insight into how this seemingly modest man rose to become a transformative British Prime Minister, implementing widespread social reforms that shaped modern Britain. The book paints a picture of Attlee's leadership style and his significant impact on post-war society.
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This engaging biography may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the life and legacy of one of Britain's most influential political figures. It offers a compelling insight into his vision, achievements, and the post-war transformation of Britain. If you enjoy exploring the complexities of political leaders and their enduring impact on society, this book is likely to captivate you.

Citizen Clem

The Orwell Prize-winning biography of Clement Attlee, a landmark contribution to the political dialogue by the 'outstanding historian of his generation'

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WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING

WINNER OF THE ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY

Book of the year: The Times, Sunday Times, New Statesman, Spectator, Evening Standard

'Outstanding . . . We still live in the society that was shaped by Clement Attlee' Robert Harris, Sunday Times

'The best book in the field of British politics' Philip Collins, The Times

'Easily the best single-volume, cradle-to-grave life of Clement Attlee yet written' Andrew Roberts

Citizen Clem by John Bew presents Clement Attlee as the Labour prime minister who led Britain's radical postwar government, overseeing significant events such as the end of the Empire in India, the establishment of the National Health Service, and Britain's membership in NATO. Often described as 'a sheep in sheep's clothing', Attlee has been perceived as an unassuming figure overshadowed by Churchill. However, this revelatory biography demonstrates that Attlee was not only a hero of his era but also a symbol of it, with his life illustrating the profound transformations within Britain throughout the twentieth century.

John Bew examines Attlee's reserved nature to reveal the intellect and principles of Britain's greatest—and perhaps least celebrated—peacetime prime minister. This edition features a new preface by the author addressing the 2017 general election.

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John Bew's Citizen Clem has been hailed as a brilliant and deeply moving political biography that captures the exceptional life of Clement Attlee. Reviewers praise Bew for his flair and intellectual confidence, presenting Attlee as a largely under-appreciated figure who shaped the postwar world. Many regard the book as a masterful portrait and a must-read for those interested in the values and ethos of the Attlee period, calling it a significant addition to the genre of political biography.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780879925

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: riverrun

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 704

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference European History History & Military John Bew Non-Fiction Political Biographies Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

John Bew teaches History and Foreign Policy at the War Studies Department at King's College London. He was the winner of the 2015 Philip Leverhulme Prize for outstanding achievement in Politics and International Studies and previously held the Henry Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations at the Library of Congress in Washington DC. John is a contributing writer at the New Statesman and the author of five books, including the critically-acclaimed Realpolitik: A History and Castlereagh. He was born in Belfast, educated at Cambridge, and lives in Wimbledon, London.