Making the Weather : Six Politicians Who Changed Modern Britain.
London: Haus, 2024. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition / Fine. Item #518825
ISBN: 1914979087
328 pages. This book profiles six British politicians who, despite not all serving as Prime Minister, profoundly shaped the political landscape of modern Britain. Vernon Bogdanor, a leading constitutional expert argues that these figures “made the weather” in politics. They set the agenda, shifted public discourse, and influenced policy far beyond their formal roles. In Making the Weather, Six Politicians Who Changed Modern Britain, Vernon Bogdanor examines the lives and legacies of six influential figures who helped shape the course of British politics in the post-war era. Through standalone essays, he profiles Aneurin Bevan, the visionary behind the NHS ; Roy Jenkins, a liberal reformer and Chancellor ; Tony Benn, a passionate left-wing thinker and constitutional advocate ; Enoch Powell, a divisive voice on immigration and national sovereignty ; Nigel Lawson, the Thatcher-era Chancellor who transformed economic policy ; and Michael Heseltine, a pro-European Conservative and industrial strategist. Bogdanor blends biography, political analysis, and historical context with clarity and balance, offering deep insight into how individual conviction and ideas can drive national transformation. Original black cloth, gilt lettered. A nice clean copy. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Varied Books; ISBN: 1914979087. ISBN/EAN: 9781914979088. Inventory No: 518825. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
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