British Political Leaders: A Biographical Dictionary (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576070437)

This A-Z biographical dictionary profiles Britain's prime ministers, foreign secretaries, home secretaries, and Chancellors of the Exchequer, from 1730 through the present--all in clear, concise language.

These leaders guided the nation through the loss of empire, through two devastating world wars, and into a new role as members of the European Union. In clear, accessible language, this new dictionary shows how in the 18th century, and to a lesser extent in the 19th century, many of Britain's top leaders were linked more closely by family and factional interests than by party. It also illustrates--and helps to explain--the rise of the Labour Party and the emergence of "New Labour."

Author: Keith Laybourn
ISBN-10: 1576070433
ISBN-13: 9781576070437
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 08/16/2001
Pages: 380
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 10.38h x 7.20w x 1.32d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 09/15/2001 pg. 68
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2002 pg. 68
Choice 01/01/2002 pg. 856
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2002 pg. 340
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2002 pg. 26
Booklist 11/15/2001 pg. 594