Turning Points

Crisis and Change in Modern Britain, from 1945 to Truss

Steve Richards, Steve Richards

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Macmillan
09 January 2024

British & Irish history; Political science & theory; Constitution: government & the state; Political leaders & leadership; Central government policies

An entertaining and revealing history of modern British politics from Steve Richards, broadcaster, journalist, and author of The Prime Ministers We Never Had.

'Through wonderful vignettes, Richards offers a masterful, clear-eyed and, above all, entertaining history of British politics. To pilot a better future, we need to learn how not to repeat the mistakes of the past. The book is a lesson in just that.' Will Hutton

Every few weeks in British politics, a columnist will reach for the word 'unprecedented' as a cabinet minister resigns or yet another inquiry is called. We have become so accustomed to turmoil that it is impossible to take a breath and see where we are headed. In this magisterial history, respected broadcaster and journalist Steve Richards puts the recent chaos into context and takes a step back to explore ten critical moments that have shaped modern Britain.

From the Suez Crisis of 1956 to the Covid-19 pandemic, from 1945 to Thatcher, Richards argues that it is only with distance that we can perceive the tectonic plates shifting - and events that may seem earth-shattering in the moment might be a passing tremor with the perspective of history.

With his trademark insight, forged over several decades as one of the UK's foremost political commentators, Richards blends anecdote and analysis to explore the biggest events in British political history. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand our nation, this landmark work is enlightening and entertaining in equal measure.

By: Steve Richards, Steve Richards
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 243mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 656g
ISBN: 9781035015351
ISBN 10: 1035015358
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 09 January 2024
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: https://twitter.com/steverichards14

Steve Richards is a political columnist, journalist, author and presenter. He regularly presents The Week in Westminster on BBC Radio 4 and has presented BBC series on Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn. He is the author of The Prime Ministers and The Prime Ministers We Never Had, the latter of which was named a 'Book of the Year' in The Guardian and The Times. He writes for several national newspapers including The Guardian, the Independent and the Financial Times. He also presents a popular political one-man show each year at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK.

Reviews for Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain, from 1945 to Truss

Excellent. Steve Richards is one of the shrewdest political commentators we have. -- Andrew Marr on The Prime Ministers We Never Had A better and more thought-provoking book than most of those about prime ministers. -- Tim Shipman on The Prime Ministers We Never Had A fascinating and original book that sheds new light on the forces that shape British politics. -- Iain Dale on The Prime Ministers We Never Had