| Fifty Key Figures in Twentieth Century British Politics Contributor(s): Layborn, Keith (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415226775 ISBN-13: 9780415226776 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $46.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2002 Annotation: "Fifty Key Figures in Twentieth Century British Politics" is an accessible guidebook providing a complete overview of the lives and influence of fifty major figures in modern British political history, including Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and Emmeline Pankhurst. Reflecting the changes within British society and politics over the past century, the entries chart the development of key contemporary issues such as women's rights, immigration and the emergence of New Labor. With cross-referenced entries and helpful suggestions for further reading, this book is an essential guide for all those with an interest in understanding the most prominent issues of modern British Politics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Political - Biography & Autobiography | Reference |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Routledge Key Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.5" W x 8.44" (0.70 lbs) 247 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This guidebook provides a complete overview of the lives and influence of fifty major figures in modern British political history. Reflecting the changes within British society and politics over the past century, the entries chart the development of key contemporary issues such as women's rights, immigration and the emergence of New Labour. Figures covered include: * Winston Churchill* Tony Blair * Emmeline Pankhurst * David Lloyd George * Margaret Thatcher * John Maynard Keynes * Enoch Powell * Barbara Castle With cross-referenced entries and helpful suggestions for further reading, this book is an essential guide for all those with an interest in understanding the dominating issues of modern British politics. |