Margaret Thatcher

The Authorized Biography, Volume Two: Everything She Wants
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Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore is an authoritative biography delving into the life and legacy of Britain's first female Prime Minister. The book presents an in-depth exploration of her political career, personal relationships, and the pivotal moments that defined her time in office. Through meticulous research, Moore offers insights into Thatcher's character, decision-making, and the lasting impact she had on both domestic and international politics.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in an insightful look into the life and career of a transformative British Prime Minister. Written with authorisation and access to previously unpublished documents, it provides an in-depth exploration of her legacy and impact on both British politics and the global stage.

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Margaret Thatcher

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The sensational second volume of Charles Moore's bestselling and definitive biography of Britain's first female Prime Minister.

Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving Prime Minister of the twentieth century and one of the most influential figures of the postwar era. Volume Two of Moore's acclaimed authorized biography covers the central, triumphal years of her premiership, from the Falklands to the 1987 election.

Based on unrestricted access to all Lady Thatcher's papers, unpublished interviews with her and all her major colleagues, this is the indispensable portrait of a towering figure of our times.

Series: Margaret Thatcher: The Authorised Biography

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The biography by Charles Moore is highly praised as an outstanding biographical achievement, offering in-depth coverage and insightful judgements. Reviewers commend it as a comprehensive and authoritative portrayal that fully encapsulates Margaret Thatcher's significant and complex role in shaping modern Britain.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140279627

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Illustration: 32pp b/w illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 638g

Pages: 880

About the Author

Charles Moore joined the staff of the Daily Telegraph in 1979, and as a political columnist in the 1980s covered several years of Mrs Thatcher's first and second governments. He was Editor of the Spectator 1984-1990; Editor of the Sunday Telegraph 1992-1995; and Editor of the Daily Telegraph 1995-2003, for which he is still a regular columnist. The first volume of his biography of Margaret Thatcher, published in 2013, won the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography, the H.W. Fisher Best First Biography Prize and Political Book of the Year at the Paddy Power Political Book Awards.

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