- Hardcover: 448 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (6 Aug 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415108306
- ISBN-13: 978-0415108300
- Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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"[A]n excellent addition to any historical, biographical, or political science reference collection in large public and academic libraries."
-"Reference Books Bulletin, 2/12/99
"This scholarly resource would be an excellent addition to any historical, biographical, or political science reference collection in large public and academic libraries."
-"Booklist, 3/99
"This entertaining and enlightening title is highly recommended for all academic libraries."
-"Choice, 4/99
"This book works both as a work of reference and as a collection of free-standing essays. As well as providing basic information, each entry contains a cogent discussion of the most recent historical scholarship. It will be a valuable addition to the shelves of serious commentators and scholars in the field."
-Ben Pimlott, Birkbeck College, University of London
"Concise and accessible. ...a useful reference for both scholars and interested general readers.."
-"American Reference Book Annual, 2000
-"Reference Books Bulletin, 2/12/99
"This scholarly resource would be an excellent addition to any historical, biographical, or political science reference collection in large public and academic libraries."
-"Booklist, 3/99
"This entertaining and enlightening title is highly recommended for all academic libraries."
-"Choice, 4/99
"This book works both as a work of reference and as a collection of free-standing essays. As well as providing basic information, each entry contains a cogent discussion of the most recent historical scholarship. It will be a valuable addition to the shelves of serious commentators and scholars in the field."
-Ben Pimlott, Birkbeck College, University of London
"Concise and accessible. ...a useful reference for both scholars and interested general readers.."
-"American Reference Book Annual, 2000
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The Biographical Dictionary of British Prime Ministers is a wide-ranging, comprehensive guide to the political lives of Britain's prime ministers from Sir Robert Walpole to Tony Blair. Written by some of the leading authorities on British politics this authoritative dictionary provides essential information about each premiership, including facts and analytical debate.
Each entry has been written to the same formula and contains:
* brief biographical information outlining career history and significant dates and events
* a brief summary of the significance and peculiarities of a particular prime minister followed by a more descriptive and interpretative account of his or her political life and impact on British politics
* references and further reading.
The Biographical Dictionary of British Prime Ministers addresses many of the key themes to understanding the role and impact of particular prime ministers such as: the political context; party management and reform; intra-party intellectual debate; and where relevant the evolution of the office of prime minister.
Each entry has been written to the same formula and contains:
* brief biographical information outlining career history and significant dates and events
* a brief summary of the significance and peculiarities of a particular prime minister followed by a more descriptive and interpretative account of his or her political life and impact on British politics
* references and further reading.
The Biographical Dictionary of British Prime Ministers addresses many of the key themes to understanding the role and impact of particular prime ministers such as: the political context; party management and reform; intra-party intellectual debate; and where relevant the evolution of the office of prime minister.
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This book offers whatever you asked for regarding British Prime Ministers, minus illustrations, unfortunately. It has the basic biographical infos to each and every of the 51 Prime Ministers since Robert Walpole, plus all important political things that have to be known and that you expect in a biography. But, you do not have to read a whole book and are "within the picture" nevertheless! It also gives enough informations for further reading, so you are not left alone with this book if you want to know more about the subjects. I recommend this book to everyone who studies British history or just wants to know more about politics.
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