John Anderson: Viscount Waverley is a biography of John Anderson, a British politician and scientist who served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Home Secretary during World War II. The book is written by John Wheeler-Bennett, a historian and biographer who was also a friend of Anderson. The book covers Anderson's life from his childhood in Scotland to his rise in politics and his role in the war effort. It explores his contributions to science, including his work on the development of radar, as well as his political career and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Winston Churchill.Wheeler-Bennett draws on a range of sources, including Anderson's personal papers and interviews with people who knew him, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this important figure in British history. The book also examines Anderson's legacy, both in terms of his contributions to science and his impact on British politics and government.Overall, John Anderson: Viscount Waverley is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating figure in British history, providing insight into the man and his times.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.