Francis Beckett Boeken

Beckett compelling shows Attlee's relevance to a new political generation in this new edition of his acclaimed biography of the man he argues was Britain's greatest ever reforming Prime Minister.

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This extraordinary book takes us through this momentous year in history, week by week and sometimes hour by hour.

This is the inspiring and, at times, hysterically funny story of Neil 'Nello' Baldwin's extraordinary life, as seen in the hit BBC drama Marvellous.

Fatherly friend to JFK he repaired the rift between the USA and Britain created by the Suez crisis.

A history of the British left and its Communist Party.

Each of these chapters in this book of political counterfactuals describes a premiership that never happened, but might easily have done had the chips fallen slightly differently. The contributors, each of them experts in political history, have asked themselves questions what shape would the welfare state and the cold war have taken if the Prime Minister had been Herbert Morrison instead of Clement Attlee? What would have been consequences for Northern Ireland had Norman Tebbit succeeded Margaret Thatcher? How would our present life be different without New Labour - a name we would never have heard if either Kinnock or Smith had become Prime Minister and not Tony Blair? Each of the chapters in this book describes events that really might have happened. And almost did.

Set in May 1945, the narrative captures the atmosphere of celebration in Britain as the nation rejoices in victory and honors Winston Churchill's leadership. The story explores the complexities of post-war life, reflecting on the impact of the war on society and the changes that lie ahead. It delves into themes of hope, resilience, and the challenges of rebuilding a nation after conflict, highlighting the emotional and social landscape of a country on the brink of a new era.

The book examines the legacy of the baby boomers, a generation shaped by the post-World War II era and the transformative 1960s. It contends that, despite experiencing newfound freedoms and prosperity, the children of the sixties ultimately betrayed earlier and later generations. The author posits that the true outcome of this vibrant decade is one of disillusionment and disappointment, suggesting a complex and critical reflection on the societal changes initiated during that time.

Flavia, a journalist recently transitioned from the BBC to a tabloid newspaper, is tasked with uncovering scandals about her former friend, now a government official. While she aims to expose serious corruption, her ambitions clash with the interests of her editor and the chief whip, who have their own agendas. The story intricately weaves the dynamics between three women and two men, highlighting the challenges and ethical dilemmas in the world of tabloid journalism.