The guardsmen
S. J. Ball
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The guardsmen
by S. J. Ball
Published
2004
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pages
456
ISBN-10
0002571102
Description
"From the playing fields of Eton, to the trenches of the First World War and on to Churchill's government, four exceptional young men - Harold Macmillan, Lord Salisbury, Oliver Lyttelton and Harry Crookshank - supported, conspired and vied with each other to reach the pinnacle of political power in twentieth-century Britain. This collective biography illuminates the personalities, tensions, and bonds of class and politics that were inextricably to link their lives for over half a century." "Through this biography, Simon Ball presents a portrait of ruthless political ambition and intrigue up until Macmillan's resignation as Prime Minister in 1963. Not only does he expose the political machinations and historical forces which underpinned their alliances and eventual rifts, but he reveals the influences of family, individual character and social rank which were to shape the lives and fortunes of these four fascinating men." "Ball's book draws on years of original research in many archives, from public records to personal diaries."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The guardsmen?
This edition of The guardsmen has approximately 456 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The guardsmen?
For most readers, The guardsmen typically takes between 9h 30m and 6h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 114,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 114,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The guardsmen?
The estimated word count for The guardsmen is approximately 114,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The guardsmen?
The guardsmen was written by S. J. Ball.
When was The guardsmen published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.