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'A compelling account . . . rich with historical detail, penetrating in its analysis and entertaining in its anecdotes . . . the sharpest contemporary account I have read' --Observer
'An enthralling history . . . It should be required reading for those on both sides [of the divide]' --Sunday Times
`On the back of this book is a testimonial from Matthew Parris: "Entertaining, convincing and thorough . . ." Amen to that, I say. Every word is true' --Peregrine Worsthorne, New Statesman
`An elegant and well-grounded survey of relations between premiers and press in the UK over the past century` --Financial Times
`Lance Price is better placed than most to write about `spin' in politics, having worked as a BBC political reporter and as Alistair Campbell's deputy in Downing Street' --The Spectator
`Witty, well-informed and extremely readable... Price's historical account is important, because this is rarely explored ground until the modern era' --Guardian
'An enthralling history . . . It should be required reading for those on both sides [of the divide]' --Sunday Times
`On the back of this book is a testimonial from Matthew Parris: "Entertaining, convincing and thorough . . ." Amen to that, I say. Every word is true' --Peregrine Worsthorne, New Statesman
`An elegant and well-grounded survey of relations between premiers and press in the UK over the past century` --Financial Times
`Lance Price is better placed than most to write about `spin' in politics, having worked as a BBC political reporter and as Alistair Campbell's deputy in Downing Street' --The Spectator
`Witty, well-informed and extremely readable... Price's historical account is important, because this is rarely explored ground until the modern era' --Guardian
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Britain has one of the oldest and most developed democracies on earth. It is admired and copied the world over. Yet at home British politics is frequently viewed with a mixture of derision and contempt. Why? Our democratic system may be mature but the politicians we elect and the media we rely on to tell us what they are up to often behave like difficult teenagers, calling each other names, arguing for the sake of argument and pointing the finger of blame rather than accepting responsibility. Little wonder that the public switches off, tired of all the racket and fed up with the lot of them. How did we get into this sorry state, or was it ever thus? With first-hand experience of the worlds of both journalism and politics, Lance Price looks back over almost a century of battles between the media and our political leaders to find out who is to blame. He exposes liars in Downing Street and scoundrels in Fleet Street, bullies and megalomaniacs in both. There are many wiser heads, too, who see the madness and try to find a better way of doing things. Yet are all in pursuit of the same objective? Power. They want power over each other and power over the rest of us. It is a battle without end and too often the truth is the first casualty. Where Power Lies is the story of how powerful men and women have tried for generations to twist the facts to their own ends. It puts the struggle for supremacy between journalists and politicians into perspective. And it offers a glimmer of hope for a future in which both sides grow up, learn to respect each other and trust the rest of us with that most precious of all commodities, the truth.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought Lance Price's book specifically for the chapters on Tony Blair and Gordon Brown and read them together with his frightening The Spin Doctor's Diary. I have lent the books to friends who have had exactly the same reactions to both books that I have had. The Spin Doctor's Diary is a masterclass how to spin and lie and the Where the Power Lies sets it in context.
With the aid of these two books you will never again be taken in by the lies and spin of politicians from both the major parties. You will see how it is done and how they keep on doing it. The newspapers of course collude since the press releases handed out saves them the bother of actually ferreting out the truth.
The books are a fascinating peek into the corridors of power not normally on view and usually kept well-hidden. After all if we all found out we had been lied to where would politics be? They are also incidentally a good read!
PS have just purchased Andrew Rawnsley's book and watched in fascination as the spin doctors had a go at him and his backstage/frontstage story
With the aid of these two books you will never again be taken in by the lies and spin of politicians from both the major parties. You will see how it is done and how they keep on doing it. The newspapers of course collude since the press releases handed out saves them the bother of actually ferreting out the truth.
The books are a fascinating peek into the corridors of power not normally on view and usually kept well-hidden. After all if we all found out we had been lied to where would politics be? They are also incidentally a good read!
PS have just purchased Andrew Rawnsley's book and watched in fascination as the spin doctors had a go at him and his backstage/frontstage story
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. This is a perfect read for anyone with the barest interest in: history, journalism, current affairs. A book balanced between recounting past PMs and dissecting the recent past, this will give anyone a thorough grounding in the gaffes and ingenious policies of times gone by. I especially liked Price's forthright comments about the "new" state of play between journos and politicos since the expenses crisis. Fantastic reading altogether.
Format:Hardcover
I found this a really interesting read although telling us little that we already did not know or guess about the way that we and events that affect us are manipulated by politicians.
Well written and for the most part open when describing the part that the author played in some of these deceptions.
I am left with the feeling that a few politicians are operating in what they see as the best interest of the people of this country but far too many once they reach the top, are looking at their place in history rather than dealing with matters in an honourable way.
Well written and for the most part open when describing the part that the author played in some of these deceptions.
I am left with the feeling that a few politicians are operating in what they see as the best interest of the people of this country but far too many once they reach the top, are looking at their place in history rather than dealing with matters in an honourable way.
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