The Prime Ministers : Reflections on Leadership from Wilson to Johnson

Richards, Steve

Atlantic Books（2020/09発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 528 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781786495884
• DDC分類 941.0850922

Full Description

'Fascinating, revealing and entertaining.' John Humphrys
'A pure pleasure to read.' Polly Toynbee
'Extraordinary.' Kirsty Wark

A landmark history of the men and women who have defined the UK's role in the modern world - and what makes them special - by a seasoned political journalist.

At a time of unprecedented political upheaval, this magisterial history explains who leads us and why. From Harold Wilson to Boris Johnson, it brilliantly brings to life all 10 inhabitants of 10 Downing Street over the past fifty years, vividly outlining their successes and failures - and what made each of them special. Based on unprecedented access and in-depth interviews, and inspired by the author's BBC Radio 4 and television series, Steve Richards expertly examines the men and women who have defined the UK's role in the modern world and sheds new light on the demands of the highest public office in the land.

Contents

0: Introduction 1: Harold Wilson 2: Edward Heath 3: James Callaghan 4: Margaret Thatcher 5: John Major 6: Tony Blair 7: Gordon Brown 8: David Cameron 9: Theresa May 10: Conclusion 11: Notes 12: Illustration Credits 13: Acknowledgements 14: Index