Facts about the British Prime Ministers

Facts about the British Prime Ministers
Author: Dermot J. T. Englefield
Publisher: Cassell Academic
Total Pages: 439
Release: 1995
Genre: Great Britain
ISBN: 9780720123067

With salient historical, political and personal facts on British prime ministers from Robert Walpole to John Major, this reference work is intended for all those concerned with British history and politics. There are chapters on each prime minister, arranged chronologically, beginning with brief summaries of careers and significance, followed by personal and family information. Details of elections fought are then covered. with party, parliamentary and ministerial posts held. Each chapter includes a chronology of the important events and accomplishments of the suject's life, and closes with information on education, non-parliamentary career, finances, honours, anecdotes, residence, memorials and a select list of publications on or by a prime minister. Part Two analyzes the information in 80 lists and tables, providing comparative views of prime ministers.

British Prime Ministers

British Prime Ministers
Author: Robert J. Parker
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2011-03-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1445612429

A handy and accessible guide to the colourful and not so colourful characters who have held Britain's top job.

The Impossible Office?

The Impossible Office?
Author: Anthony Seldon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2021-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 131651532X

How and why has the office of British Prime Minister lasted an incredible 300 years? Who have been the best, and worst?

The Impossible Office?

The Impossible Office?
Author: Anthony Seldon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2024-03-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1009429779

Over 300 years, fifty-seven individuals have held the office of British Prime Minister - who have been the best and worst?

British Prime Ministers in 100 Facts

British Prime Ministers in 100 Facts
Author: Clive Pearson
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2022-11-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1398109665

The latest volume in Amberley's popular 100 Facts series offers bite-sized nuggets about Britain's many prime ministers.

British Prime Ministers A Very Peculiar History

British Prime Ministers A Very Peculiar History
Author: David Arscott
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-02-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1912904683

British Prime Ministers, A Very Peculiar History explores the lives, triumphs, tragedies and disasters of Great Britain’s prime ministers. Covering everything from the early wheeling and dealing of Robert Walpole and the dodgy building work at Number 10 Downing Street to the bloody killing of Spencer Perceval, the heroism of Winston Churchill and the controversies surrounding the influence of Thatcher and Blair. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.

Biographical Dictionary of British Prime Ministers

Biographical Dictionary of British Prime Ministers
Author: Robert Eccleshall
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2002-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1134662319

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.

Biographical Dictionary of British Prime Ministers

Biographical Dictionary of British Prime Ministers
Author: Robert Eccleshall
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2002-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1134662300

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.

A 300 Year Concise History of British Prime Ministers 1721 - 2021

A 300 Year Concise History of British Prime Ministers 1721 - 2021
Author: Ben Steel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2021-06-10
Genre:
ISBN:

A fascinating look at 300 years of the 55 British Prime Ministers from Robert Walpole to Boris Johnson. This concise history includes engrossing facts such as the only PM ever assassinated, the the only Welsh PM, the PM who was related to Rudyard Kipling, the PM to die falling off a horse, the PM who served six months in the Tower before becoming PM and the PM who owned the winner of the first St Leger horse race. This book covers the 55 Prime Ministers from 1721 to 2021, it follows their timelines, including the constituencies they represented with their major achievements and failures. From their early life to their rise to power, this book is an engrossing account of some of the most influential leaders in British history. A 300 Year Concise History of British Prime Ministers gives you facts on each Prime Minister, detailing their political allegiances, positions held and their periods of power in parliament. Wellesley, Disraeli, Peel, Churchill, Thatcher, Blair, Lloyd George, Chamberlain, Wilson, Heath, Pitt the Younger, MacDonald, Attlee, Eden, Major, Asquith, Brown, May...in a long list of political giants in one easily referenced concise book. £9.99

British Prime Ministers

British Prime Ministers
Author: Jonathan Bastable
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2011
Genre: Great Britain
ISBN: 9780715339022

'Prime Ministers' delves into the premiership's 300 year history and unearths a host of fascinating, intriguing and little-known facts about some of the best-known characters in British history, lifting the lid on the top job.