This is a collection of 20 biographical essays on British Prime
Ministers of the 19th Century, reassessing their careers. It offers
up-to-date effective use of modern research findings. It delivers
the key insights of a former politician and political journalist.
It offers details of the colourful private lives as well as
political careers of the Prime Ministers. It charts the development
of Britain from a narrow oligarchy to the days of mass
politics.Following A Century of Premiers: Salisbury to Blair,
Leonard turns his attention to their 19th Century predecessors. In
a series of 20 biographical essays, he recounts the principal
events of their political careers, assesses their performance as
Prime Ministers, and asks what lasting influence they have had.
General
Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2008 |
First published: |
2008 |
Authors: |
D. Leonard
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
354 |
Edition: |
First |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4039-3909-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
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LSN: |
1-4039-3909-8 |
Barcode: |
9781403939098 |
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