- Hardcover: 501 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st Edition edition (2 April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007107528
- ISBN-13: 978-0007107520
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 263,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Lady Thatcher, a unique figure in global politics, shares her views about the dangers and opportunities of the new millennium.
Lady Thatcher's previous books on her political career have been bestsellers, The Downing Street Years went to No.1. She is a unique world figure and this book, containing her views about the dangers and opportunities of the new millennium, will attract great interest both in Britain and around the world.
In her own words:
"I wanted to write one more book – and I wanted it to be about the future. In this age of spin-doctors and sound bites, the ever present danger is that leaders will follow fashion and not their instincts and beliefs. That was not how the West won the Cold War, not how we created the basis for today's freedom and prosperity. If we wish to make our achievements secure for our children and grandchildren, the West must stay vigilant and strong. In this book it will be my purpose to show that it can – and must- be done.”
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"I want to write one more book – and I wanted it to be about the future. In this age of spin-doctors and sound bites, the ever-present danger is that leaders will follow fashion and not their instinct and beliefs. That was not how the West won the Cold War, nor how we wish to make our achievements secure for our children and grandchildren, the West must stay vigilant and strong. In this book it will be my purpose to show how that can – and must – be done."
In 'Statecraft' Margaret Thatcher brings her unrivalled political experience to bear on the challenges of the new millennium. Reflecting on the lessons of the Cold War, she describes the foundations of American dominance and discusses its continuing role. She weighs in the balance the various fortunes of Russia, China, India and the Far East, She analyses the dangers posed by Balkan instability, rogue states, Islamic extremism and international terrorism – and suggests strategies and international terrorism – and suggests strategies to counter them. She also warns of the insidious extension of the power of international institutions at the expense of nation states. On the same themes, she explains from first-hand experience the tensions that characterise in clear terms the options now available.
Statescraft is a powerful treatise delivered by a world figure with a unique combination of principle and shrewdness.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In this brilliant book, Thatcher discusses the state of the world at the start of the 21st century and the way forward, drawing on her considerable experience and keen insights. Chapter One: cold war reflections, touches on many subjects from the information revolution to the victory of the West in the cold war. Chapter Two looks at the American achievement including the concept of a unipolar world, military preparedness, defence technologies and missile defence.
Chapter Three deals with Russia, the legacy of communism, the role of the IMF, the failed economic reforms, the country's relations with its former Soviet colonies and what remains of its military power. Part One of Chapter Four explains why Asia, with half of the world's population and a third of all dry land, matters so much. Part Two deals with the Tigers: Singapore, South Korea and Indonesia, whilst Part Three is devoted to Japan. The next chapter, Asian Giants, deals with China (including Taiwan and Hong Kong) and India.
In Chapter Six, rogue states, religion and terrorism are discussed, with particular reference to North Korea, Islam, Iraq, Syria, Lybia and Iran. In Chapter Seven, Thatcher discusses human rights, genocide, the Yugoslavia and Rwanda criminal tribunals, the international criminal court and European court of human rights.
Chapter Eight investigates the Balkan wars whilst Chapter Nine is devoted to the European Union. Thatcher investigates the roots of the European idea, the European economic and social model, the pensions crisis, the common agricultural policy, the Euro currency as a means towards a superstate and the bureaucratic, anti-democratic nature of the EU.
Thatcher warns against the creeping loss of sovereignty to unaccountable EU bureaucrats who have only contempt for democracy. The next chapter looks at the current situation of the UK by investigating all the options of how her country might extricate itself from this mess. She advises Britain to stick to the Pound and to renegotiate the structure of the EU.
The last chapter strikes a devastating blow to the critics of capitalism by illustrating how well the free economies have been performing as opposed to the shackled economies of the remaining authoritarian regimes. She also dissects the absurdities of the global warming scare and discusses globalism and its enemies.
The postscript deals with accountability and the Magna Carta in a delightful description of Thatcher and her husband's visit to the memorial at Runnymede. She concludes the book with the observation that the political culture of the English-speaking peoples has given the world the ideas that power should be limited, force should not overrule justice plus the conviction that individuals have an absolute moral worth.
There are 20 full color potgraphs, 13 maps and 8 tables that enhances this highly readable and illuminating text. Bibliographic references are scattered throughout and the book concludes with a thorough index.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I would recommend ANYBODY to give this book a chance. Margaret Thatcher may not always have communicated in a way that was seen as 'trendy', 'cool', 'right-on' but if the reader actually READS and THINKS about her message it makes a great deal of sense.
This book is a tour de force. I wish I had read this a long time ago.
Margaret Thatcher was far more of a rebel than the left wing sheep who constantly tried to lampoon her.
It is tragic that so many people have been brainwashed to trust self interested bureaucrats and socialists with their lives. God bless Margaret Thatcher for trying to wake a few people up.
This book is a tour de force. I wish I had read this a long time ago.
Margaret Thatcher was far more of a rebel than the left wing sheep who constantly tried to lampoon her.
It is tragic that so many people have been brainwashed to trust self interested bureaucrats and socialists with their lives. God bless Margaret Thatcher for trying to wake a few people up.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When you read this book you start thinking, 'You know, this woman would make a good Prime Minister'. She wrote it before September 11th 2001 but interestingly not much has changed in the few years since, and her analysis stands up. Managing even a small company is a big task, so much moreso the whole world, and Thatcher has her own unique writing style and take on humanity which make her well worth listening to. While anyone can argue anything and pretend that things are not what they really are, Thatcher deals in realities: human beings are not going to stop being violent / greedy / treacherous / stupid / mad - so how do we manage it best? Her convictions about the hopelessness of socialism and communism are strong and well put. While her other books deal with her own personal road to power, and her time at No. 10, this book is better because it is broader. This is her vision of life. Few of us realise the true value of politics as we watch it go by day by day. We fail to see that the only reason we are able to love, travel, work, maintain our health and live prosperous lives largely free of horrible diseases and wars is because our elders and betters have thought everything through for us before we were even born. The vast, ignorant majority have absolutely no clue how bad things can actually get if the State and the legal system fall apart.
Thatcher demands no particular credit for herself - she just puts her case, provides her analysis and tells you how dangerous she thinks Europe and the UN could be, if left unchecked. This is a very well-written, intelligent and powerful book that makes biographies by John Major and Nigel Lawson seem petty.
Thatcher demands no particular credit for herself - she just puts her case, provides her analysis and tells you how dangerous she thinks Europe and the UN could be, if left unchecked. This is a very well-written, intelligent and powerful book that makes biographies by John Major and Nigel Lawson seem petty.
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Excellent book that is highly relevant to today.
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Interesting stuff
I bought this with some degree of trepidation although it does appear that history is on the verge of judging her as being, well, right about so much stuff. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by BermondseyStu
shrewd tour of geo-politics
Lady T gives us a whirlwind tour of geo-politics. Each topic from the Middle East to China is given the same format: a succinct history, personal anecdotes, analysis of the... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2002 by Matthew Rawlings
Extremely well argued and concluded sermon
It should be no surprise to anyone that Lady Thatcher takes most of the credit for winning the Cold War, or at least encouraging the other controversial figure of the 80s, Ronald... Read more
Published on 27 May 2002 by vesa varhee
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I found Mrs. Thatcher's book to be informative and entertaining. Her dry humour and witty writing style helped me enjoy this book. Read more
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