Herbert Morrison; portrait of a politician

by Bernard Donoughue

Morrison, "the chirpy cockney sparrow" and agitator, rose from an errand boy to rule London as Britain's most famous city boss; then, nationally, he shaped the Labor Party's policies and directed its successful electoral strategies. Churchill even chose him to fight the German blitz throughout the war...but later, he ended his career overwhelmed by problems and seemingly inexplicable failures as Foreign Secretary. An inspiring biography, with a new author's preface and foreword by Morrison's grandson, Peter Mandelson.

696 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Bernard Donoughue, Baron Donoughue is a British Labour Party politician, academic, businessman and author.

Reviews

[Ipswichblade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written book on Herbert Morrison who at several times in his career could have been Labour leader and probably Prime Minister. Written with a good balance of critical and sympathetic it shows a man deeply passionate about politics and in particular London politics