Government Control in War
Lees Knowles Lectures 1945

This book, first published in 1945, studies British wartime governance from the beginning of the twentieth century to the time of publication.

Maurice Hankey (Author)

9781107666504, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 December 2013

90 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.5 cm, 0.11 kg

Maurice Hankey, 1st Baron Hankey (1877–1963) was a British civil servant best known for his role as Secretary to the War Cabinet during the First World War. First published in 1945, this book was formed from the substance of the Lees Knowles Lectures delivered by Hankey at Trinity College, Cambridge during the same year. It presents a historical examination of British wartime governance from the beginning of the twentieth century, with the establishment of the Committee of Imperial Defence, up until the time of publication. Textual notes and a bibliography are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in military history and the role of government in wartime.

Foreword by the Master of Trinity
Introduction
1. Principles
2. Preparation before 1914
3. The Great War 1914–18
4. Between the wars
5. The present war
6. Some criticisms examined
7. The future
Bibliography.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]