Lord Hailsham: A Life by Geoffrey Lewis c1998 Biography

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Geoffrey Lewis’s “Lord Hailsham: A Life” offers an authorized and comprehensive biography of one of post-war Britain’s most influential and often controversial Conservative politicians, Quintin Hogg, later Lord Hailsham. The book meticulously traces his extensive political career, beginning with his entry into public life in the 1938 Oxford by-election. It details his significant roles in various Tory governments, including his time as Party Chairman and his twelve years as Lord Chancellor. Lewis provides an insightful portrayal of Hailsham’s vivid personality, his powerful oratory, and his enduring impact on both politics and law, revealing the complexities of a statesman who bridged different eras of British public life.