The Impossible Office? The History of the British Prime Minister
Title: The Impossible Office? The History of the British Prime Minister
Author: Anthony Seldon (with Jonathan Meakin and Illias Thoms)
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 978-1-316-51532-7
Language: English
Pages: 430
Dimensions: Not specified
Publication Date: May 6, 2021
Genre: Non-Fiction, Political History
Condition: Very Good
Description:
Marking the third centenary of the office of prime minister, this book tells its extraordinary story, explaining how and why it has endured longer than any other democratic political office. Historian Anthony Seldon explores the lives, careers, successes, and failures of Britain's fifty-five prime ministers, from Robert Walpole to Boris Johnson. He examines the evolving relationship between the monarchy and the prime minister, detailing how the increasing power of the prime minister coincided with the declining influence of the monarchy. This work celebrates the humanity and achievements of these remarkable individuals who have led the country through times of peace, crisis, and war.
Title: The Impossible Office? The History of the British Prime Minister
Author: Anthony Seldon (with Jonathan Meakin and Illias Thoms)
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 978-1-316-51532-7
Language: English
Pages: 430
Dimensions: Not specified
Publication Date: May 6, 2021
Genre: Non-Fiction, Political History
Condition: Very Good
Description:
Marking the third centenary of the office of prime minister, this book tells its extraordinary story, explaining how and why it has endured longer than any other democratic political office. Historian Anthony Seldon explores the lives, careers, successes, and failures of Britain's fifty-five prime ministers, from Robert Walpole to Boris Johnson. He examines the evolving relationship between the monarchy and the prime minister, detailing how the increasing power of the prime minister coincided with the declining influence of the monarchy. This work celebrates the humanity and achievements of these remarkable individuals who have led the country through times of peace, crisis, and war.
Title: The Impossible Office? The History of the British Prime Minister
Author: Anthony Seldon (with Jonathan Meakin and Illias Thoms)
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 978-1-316-51532-7
Language: English
Pages: 430
Dimensions: Not specified
Publication Date: May 6, 2021
Genre: Non-Fiction, Political History
Condition: Very Good
Description:
Marking the third centenary of the office of prime minister, this book tells its extraordinary story, explaining how and why it has endured longer than any other democratic political office. Historian Anthony Seldon explores the lives, careers, successes, and failures of Britain's fifty-five prime ministers, from Robert Walpole to Boris Johnson. He examines the evolving relationship between the monarchy and the prime minister, detailing how the increasing power of the prime minister coincided with the declining influence of the monarchy. This work celebrates the humanity and achievements of these remarkable individuals who have led the country through times of peace, crisis, and war.