Margot Asquith an Autobiography V1

By Margot Asquith

Book Overview

Margot Asquith's Autobiography Volume 1 is a memoir written by Margot Asquith, the wife of British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith. The book covers the early years of Margot's life, including her childhood, education, and marriage to Herbert. The reader is given an insight into the social and political scene of the time, as Margot describes her encounters with famous figures such as Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill, and Queen Victoria. The book provides a unique perspective on the events of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the suffragette movement, World War I, and the political turmoil in Europe. Margot's writing style is engaging and witty, making this book an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in history, politics, or memoirs.1920. Part One of Two. The memoirs of Emma Alice Margaret (Margot) Asquith who married H.H. Asquith, the Home Secretary and became Countess of Oxford and Asquith. In 1905 Asquith became Chancellor of the Exchequer and in 1908 Prime Minister. His wife's leading position in London Society is reflected in her correspondence. From an early age Margot kept a diary and wrote stories and observations about her life. When her sister Laura died in 1886 she compiled an account of her early life, illness and death. In later life she went on to write her autobiography and many other books. She also contributed articles to magazines and newspapers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417927631.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: 1162718668
• ISBN13: 9781162718668
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"