This A-Z biographical dictionary profiles Britain's prime ministers, foreign secretaries, home secretaries, and Chancellors of the Exchequer, from 1730 through the present--all in clear, concise language. These leaders guided the nation through the loss of empire, through two devastating world wars, and into a new role as members of the European Union. In clear, accessible language, this new dictionary shows how in the 18th century, and to a lesser extent in the 19th century, many of Britain's top leaders were linked more ...
Read More
This A-Z biographical dictionary profiles Britain's prime ministers, foreign secretaries, home secretaries, and Chancellors of the Exchequer, from 1730 through the present--all in clear, concise language. These leaders guided the nation through the loss of empire, through two devastating world wars, and into a new role as members of the European Union. In clear, accessible language, this new dictionary shows how in the 18th century, and to a lesser extent in the 19th century, many of Britain's top leaders were linked more closely by family and factional interests than by party. It also illustrates--and helps to explain--the rise of the Labour Party and the emergence of "New Labour." Detailed biographical essays on 198 top British leaders, from William Pitt to Tony Blair 48 photographs, portraits, and cartoons including many political cartoons from World War II Chronological list of leaders by cabinet office--prime ministers, chancellors of the exchequer, foreign secretaries, and home secretaries An extensive bibliography and index
Read Less
Add this copy of British Political Leader's: a Biographical Dictionary to cart. $17.00, very good condition, Sold by Weller Book Works, A.B.A.A. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Salt Lake City, UT, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by ABC CLIO.
Add this copy of British Political Leaders: a Biographical Dictionary to cart. $17.71, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by ABC-CLIO.
Add this copy of British Political Leaders: a Biographical Dictionary to cart. $17.72, good condition, Sold by Rye Berry Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Diamond springs, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by ABC-CLIO.
Add this copy of British Political Leaders: a Biographical Dictionary to cart. $61.47, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by ABC-CLIO.
Add this copy of British Political Leaders: a Biographical Dictionary to cart. $73.98, new condition, Sold by discount_scientific_books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sterling Heights, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by ABC-CLIO.
Add this copy of British Political Leaders: a Biographical Dictionary to cart. $76.82, new condition, Sold by discount_scientific_books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sterling Heights, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by ABC-CLIO.
