Decentralisation, Development and Decent Government: the life and times of David Henry Drummond, 1890-1941 - introduction

Many years ago I completed a PhD thesis on the first part of the life of my grandfather. The thesis dissolved with fights within the PhD committee and I put it aside.Now, with the passage of time, I have decided to put it on-line so that my work will not be lost.

As I go, I will add a list of posts here.

• Drummond's life chapter 1 - A troubled child: family life 1890-1907
• Drummond's life 2 - Entry into politics 1907 - 1920
• Drummond's life 3 - The Progressive Party 1920-1922
• Drummond's life 4 - Towards Centre Stage: Public life 1922-1927
• Drummond's life 5 - The Minister: 1927-1929
• Drummond's life 6 - troubled times: public life 1929-1932
• Drummond's life 7 - the Nicholas Commission 1932-1935
• Drummond's life 8 - Return to Education: the Minister 1932-1936
• Drummond's life 9 - the growing shadows: public life 1936-1942
• Drummond's life 10 - bibliography