Ernest Bevin Labour's Churchill
Book • 2020
Andrew Adonis's biography explores Ernest Bevin's remarkable journey from an orphan farm boy to a leading statesman.
Bevin was instrumental as Minister of Labour during World War II and later as Foreign Secretary, playing a crucial role in shaping post-war Europe and thwarting Soviet expansion.
The book offers a balanced view of Bevin's achievements and controversies, positioning him alongside Churchill as a significant figure in British history.
Bevin was instrumental as Minister of Labour during World War II and later as Foreign Secretary, playing a crucial role in shaping post-war Europe and thwarting Soviet expansion.
The book offers a balanced view of Bevin's achievements and controversies, positioning him alongside Churchill as a significant figure in British history.
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