Description:
British Prime Ministers from Balfour to Brown examines the personalities and achievements of those twenty individuals who have held the highest political office between 1902 and 2010. It charts both the growing importance of the office of Prime Minister and the continuing restraints on the exercise of power by Britain's leaders. These concise and accessible biographies are an essential resource for students of political history and general readers alike
Review Quotes:
"This work is a new approach to 20th century British history and politics. Through the collection of prime ministers' biographies, the authors explore the character of British leaders, the nature of prime ministerial leadership and the evolving role of prime ministers in the British constitution. It will be invaluable to students of British politics and history, and researchers will find it a handy reference." - Neal R. McCrillis, Columbus State University, USA