Review
"[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
Product Description
Written by some of the leading authorities on British politics, this dictionary is a wide-ranging, comprehensive guide to the lives of Britain's prime ministers from Sir Robert Walpole to Tony Blair.
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