The Letters of Arthur Balfour and Lady Elcho

by Arthur Balfour, Jane Ridley (Editor), Lady Elcho

This is a record of the letters between Arthur Balfour, the bachelor Conservative politician and Prime Minister, and the beautiful Lady Elcho, cultivated member of the group that called themselves "the souls" and well-born Liberal. The editors have gained access to unpublished correspondence, which shows the private side of the man of power, and the warm and colourful nature of the woman.

392 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1917

About the author

Arthur James Balfour, first earl of Balfour, served from 1902 as British prime minister to 1905 and later from 1916 as foreign secretary under David Lloyd George to 1919 and in 1917 promised support for a national homeland for Jews in Palestine but provided to safeguard the rights of existing communities.

This knight of the Garter, member of order of merit, privy councilor, fellow of royal society and academy, deputy lieutenant, statesman, and politician led Conservative party of the United Kingdom. He issued the declaration on behalf of the cabinet.

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