The Paisley Policy (1920)

By H.H. Asquith

Book Overview

The Paisley Policy is a political memoir written by Herbert Henry Asquith, a prominent British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916. The book was first published in 1920 and provides a detailed account of Asquith's experience in politics, particularly during his time as Prime Minister.The title of the book refers to a controversial policy that Asquith implemented during his tenure as Prime Minister, which involved granting greater autonomy to the Scottish town of Paisley. Asquith uses this policy as a starting point to discuss his broader approach to governance, including his views on democracy, the role of the state, and the importance of social reform.Throughout the book, Asquith reflects on his successes and failures as a politician, including his handling of the outbreak of World War I and his eventual downfall as Prime Minister. He also provides insights into his personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues.The Paisley Policy is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on British politics during the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United Kingdom, political memoirs, or the life and career of Herbert Henry Asquith.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: 1120911508
• ISBN13: 9781120911506
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"