Neville Chamberlain - Paperbackby David Dutton (Author) Neville Chamberlain remains one of the most controversial figures of twentieth century British politics. For many years he was admired, even revered, throughout Britain. After serving as Prime Minister, however, Chamberlain left office a reviled and disdained public figure. This book seeks to explain these extremes while offering the author's assessment of what Chamberlain's historical reputation ought to be. Author Biography