Margot Asquith: An Autobiography Part One

Margot Asquith was a British socialite and the wife of Prime Minister H.H. Asquith. In her autobiography, she offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of British politics and society during the early 20th century. Volume 1 covers her childhood and early years, including her marriage to Asquith and their life in politics. She shares her opinions on various political figures and events, including her husband's rise to power and the outbreak of World War I. Asquith also delves into her personal life, discussing her social circle and her relationships with family and friends. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in British history or the lives of prominent women in the early 20th century.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.