The Prime Ministers

The Parliamentary Book Award-winning account of Britain's leaders - a must-read for anyone interested in British politics and history
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**Winner of the 2020 PARLIAMENTARY BOOK AWARDS for Best Political Book by a Non-Parliamentarian**

A Times Political Book of the Year

'An entertaining, thorough and informative canter through the characters and stories of prime ministers past.' - New Statesman

'A wealth of enjoyable insights into three centuries of Westminster politics... It is a most elegant hardback volume, with a gilded cover that looks a little like the famous front door of No. 10 itself; the ideal Christmas gift.' - Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman

'This is a timely study of UK Prime Ministers and Iain Dale has done the subject a great service with this measured and thoughtful labour of love which offers a fascinating set of insights into the history of Britain, politics, the role of Prime Minister, and elite and establishment power... a superb guide to the times we have lived through and are living in.' - Gerry Hassan, Scottish Review


It has almost been 300 years since Sir Robert Walpole arguably became the first holder of the office of Prime Minister in 1721 - an office which today is under scrutiny like never before. The Prime Ministers, edited by leading political commentator Iain Dale, brings to life all 55 of Britain's 'First Among Equals' with an essay for each office holder, written by key figures in British politics. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, this book provides a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements.

**Winner of the 2020 PARLIAMENTARY BOOK AWARDS for Best Political Book by a Non-Parliamentarian**

A Times Political Book of the Year

'An entertaining, thorough and informative canter through the characters and stories of prime ministers past.' - New Statesman

'A wealth of enjoyable insights into three centuries of Westminster politics... It is a most elegant hardback volume, with a gilded cover that looks a little like the famous front door of No. 10 itself; the ideal Christmas gift.' - Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman

'This is a timely study of UK Prime Ministers and Iain Dale has done the subject a great service with this measured and thoughtful labour of love which offers a fascinating set of insights into the history of Britain, politics, the role of Prime Minister, and elite and establishment power... a superb guide to the times we have lived through and are living in.' - Gerry Hassan, Scottish Review


It has almost been 300 years since Sir Robert Walpole arguably became the first holder of the office of Prime Minister in 1721 - an office which today is under scrutiny like never before. The Prime Ministers, edited by leading political commentator Iain Dale, brings to life all 55 of Britain's 'First Among Equals' with an essay for each office holder, written by key figures in British politics. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, this book provides a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements.

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VerlagHodder & Stoughton
EinbandKartonierter Einband (Kt)
Erscheinungsjahr2022
Seitenangabe560 S.
AusgabekennzeichenEnglisch
MasseH19.6 cm x B12.8 cm x D3.6 cm 393 g
CoverlagHodder Paperback (Imprint/Brand)
AutorDale, Iain

Über den Autor Iain Dale

One of Britain's leading political commentators and a celebrated broadcaster, Iain Dale presents the evening show on LBC Radio and is a regular contributor to Good Morning Britain, Question Time and Newsnight. His podcasts include Where Politics Meets History, Iain Dale All Talk and the award-winning For the Many. He is a regular columnist for the Telegraph, the New Statesman and The Spectator. Iain has written or edited more than sixty books - including Why Can't We All Just Get Along, The Prime Ministers and, most recently, Margaret Thatcher - selling more than a million copies in the past twenty-five years. He is a visiting professor of politics and broadcasting at the University of East Anglia.

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