Facts about the British Prime Ministers - Hardcover

Englefield, Dermot J T; Seaton, Janet; White, Isobel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0824208633 ISBN 13: 9780824208639

Publisher: H. W. Wilson, 1995

Synopsis

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. The introduction describes and explains the nature of the office of prime minister, and the relationships with the Sovereign, political party, the Cabinet, Parliament, the public and the Civil Service. There is also a note on the official residences used by British prime ministers.

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About the Author

Born in 1943, John Major was a member of Lambeth Borough Council 1968 71, then entered Parliament in 1979; he was PPS to Ministers of State at the Home Office 1981 83, an assistant Govt Whip 1983 4, a Govt Whip 1984 5, Minister for Social Security 1986 7, Chief Sec. to HM Treasury 1987 9; Foreign Secretary 1989, Chancellor 1989 90, and Prime Minister 1990 97.

About this edition

• Publisher: H. W. Wilson
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0824208633
• ISBN 13: 9780824208639
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 440