This guidebook provides a complete overview of the lives and influence of fiftymajor figures in modern British political history. Reflecting the changeswithin B... » 

This guidebook provides a complete overview of the lives and influence of fiftymajor figures in modern British political history. Reflecting the changeswithin British society and politics over the past century the entries chartthe development of key contemporary issues such as womens rights immigrationand the emergence of New Labour. Figures covered include Winston Churchill Tony Blair Emmeline Pankhurst David Lloyd George Margaret Thatcher John Maynard Keynes Enoch Powell Barbara CastleWith crossreferenced entries and helpful suggestions for further reading thisbook is an essential guide for all those with an interest in understanding thedominating issues of modern British politics. «