Rufus Isaacs: First Marquess Of Reading

By Rufus Isaacs and The Marquess Reading

Book Overview

Rufus Isaacs: First Marquess of Reading is a biography of Rufus Isaacs, a prominent British politician and lawyer who served as the Lord Chief Justice of England, Viceroy of India, and Foreign Secretary. The book is written by Reading, the Marquess, who is the grandson of Isaacs and provides a personal perspective on his life and career.The book covers Isaacs' early life and education, his rise to prominence in the legal profession, and his political career, including his service in the House of Commons and his appointment to various high-level government positions. It also delves into Isaacs' personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his Jewish heritage and the challenges he faced as a minority in British society.Throughout the book, Reading provides insights into Isaacs' character and leadership style, as well as his contributions to British and global politics. He also explores the controversies and criticisms that Isaacs faced during his career, including accusations of political favoritism and his handling of the Amritsar Massacre in India.Overall, Rufus Isaacs: First Marquess of Reading is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of a significant figure in British history.By His Son.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162986506
• ISBN13: 9781162986500
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"