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British Prime Ministers A Very Peculiar History

Author : David Arscott

Publisher : The Salariya Book Company

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 47,70 MB

Release : 2021-02-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1912904683

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British Prime Ministers, A Very Peculiar History explores the lives, triumphs, tragedies and disasters of Great Britain’s prime ministers. Covering everything from the early wheeling and dealing of Robert Walpole and the dodgy building work at Number 10 Downing Street to the bloody killing of Spencer Perceval, the heroism of Winston Churchill and the controversies surrounding the influence of Thatcher and Blair. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.



British Prime Ministers

Author : Robert J. Parker

Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited

Page : 217 pages

File Size : 39,28 MB

Release : 2011-03-15

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1445612429

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A handy and accessible guide to the colourful and not so colourful characters who have held Britain's top job.



The Impossible Office?

Author : Anthony Seldon

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 569 pages

File Size : 46,87 MB

Release : 2024-03-14

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1009429760

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A Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year. The recent political chaos enfolding Downing Street provides the framing for the extraordinary story of the office of Prime Minister, and how and why it has endured longer than any other democratic political office in world history. Sir Anthony Seldon, historian of Number 10, explores the lives and careers, crises and scandals, and successes and failures of our great Prime Ministers from Robert Walpole to Clement Attlee and Margaret Thatcher, up to the recent churn of Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. Seldon discusses which of our PMs have been most effective and why, as well as probing the changing relationship between the Monarchy and the Prime Minister in intimate detail. A celebration of the humanity, frailty, work and achievements of 57 remarkable individuals who averted revolution and civil war, leading the country through times of peace, crisis and war.



The Impossible Office?

Author : Anthony Seldon

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 25,66 MB

Release : 2021

Category : Cabinet system

ISBN : 9781009011594

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Great Britons, A Very Peculiar History

Author : Ian Graham

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 33,88 MB

Release : 2012-01-04

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1908759097

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Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.



World War One, A Very Peculiar History

Author : Jim Pipe

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 116 pages

File Size : 17,81 MB

Release : 2012-01-18

Category : History

ISBN : 1908759267

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With the centenary of the outbreak of the The Great War coming in 2014, 'World War One, A Very Peculiar History' commemorates the events of the time by looking at some of the incredible lengths, no matter how risky or bizarre, people went to to defend their country. From Front pigs to hairy beasts, author Jim Pipe looks at the nicknames coined at the time, while providing mind-boggling lists and figures about the battles, the equipment used and the harsh conditions the troops faced. Laced throughout this chronological description of the events leading up to and during the war are tales of human endeavour, charity and daring - some scary, some quirky, and some truly unbelievable. So take the time to take in the sheer scale of sacrifice, destruction and political tension that World War One resulted in, because we won't be able to ask first-hand what it was like to fight in World War One for much longer.



British Prime Ministers and Other Essays

Author : Alan John Percivale Taylor

Publisher :

Page : 468 pages

File Size : 19,52 MB

Release : 2000

Category : History

ISBN :

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A. J. P. Taylor was one of the most popular and important historians of his generation. This collection, including six television lectures published for the first time, brings together his incisive portraits of prime ministers from Walpole, Pitt the Younger, Gladstone and Disraeli to Lloyd George, Chamberlain, Churchill and Eden. It provides provocative analyses of 'How Wars Begin' - who else would have stressed the role of railway timetables in the origins of the Great War? - and 'How Wars End'. And it assembles a wonderful set of more miscellaneous pieces on everything from Manchester to William Morris, gastronomy, CND and the possible 'lessons of history'. A must for all Taylor's many admirers, this book also forms an ideal introduction to a uniquely wide-ranging, witty and stimulating historian.



British Prime Ministers of the 20th Century

Author : Stephen W Bradeley Bsc

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,17 MB

Release : 2023-07-05

Category :

ISBN :

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Throughout the 20th century, the role of the Prime Minister was pivotal in shaping political landscapes across the world. From the towering figures of Churchill, Thatcher, and Roosevelt to the lesser-known leaders who played integral parts in their nation's histories, the Prime Ministers of the 20th century left an indelible mark on global politics. In this book, we explore the lives and careers of these influential leaders, diving into their policies, personal lives, and legacies. Whether you're a political enthusiast or simply interested in the fascinating stories of some of history's most powerful figures, The Prime Ministers of the 20th Century offers a captivating glimpse into the world of international politics.



The Downing Street Years

Author : Margaret Thatcher

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 753 pages

File Size : 42,26 MB

Release : 2011-01-04

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 006202910X

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This first volume of Margaret Thatcher's memoirs encompasses the whole of her time as Prime Minister - the formation of her goals in the early 1980s, the Falklands, the General Election victories of 1983 and 1987 and, eventually, the circumstances of her fall from political power. She also gives frank accounts of her dealings with foreign statesmen and her own ministers.



Queen Elizabeth II, A Very Peculiar History

Author : David Arscott

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 126 pages

File Size : 37,77 MB

Release : 2012-01-03

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1908759321

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EIIR Queen Elizabeth II, 60 Years a Queen, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unfolds is one of doughty determination - the story of a young monarch who finds herself thrust into a new world of relentless public exposure, whose own family turns out to be as frail as everyone else's, but who somehow, for a full 60 years and counting, manages to steer the institution through the choppy waters intact. David Arscott provides an eccentric account of the trials and tribulations that have beset the Queen's reign, from the glamour of her coronation, through the gloom of her 'annus horribilis' to the impending dawn of her Diamond Jubilee.