On This Day in Politics: Britain's Political History in 365 Days

On April 3, 1721, Britain's first prime minister, Robert Walpole, was elected. On May 5, 1815, Karl Marx was born in Trier, Germany. On July 28, 1455, the first battle of the Wars of the Roses took place at St Albans. On August 13, 1859, Big Ben first bonged. On November 28, 1918, the first British woman cast her vote.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Atlantic Books

Britain's first Prime Minister, George Grenville, was appointed on April 3, 1721. Karl Marx was born on May 5, 1818, in Trier, Germany. The first battle of the Wars of the Roses took place on May 21, 1455, at St Albans. Big Ben first bonged on July 18, 1859. The first British woman cast her vote on August 26, 1868.

The history of Britain is a fascinating and complex subject that spans thousands of years. From the first meeting of an elected English parliament on January 20, 1265, to the tabling of the Bill of Rights on February 13, 1689; from the Peterloo massacre of August 16, 1819, to Britain voting to leave the EU on June 23, 2016; there is a growing thirst for knowledge about the history of our constitutional settlement, our party system, and how our parliamentary democracy has developed.

Writing as an observer of political history, but also as someone with an opinion, acclaimed political broadcaster Iain Dale charts the main events of the last few hundred years, with one event per page, per day. The indefatigable Iain Dale always cuts to the nub of politics.

Adam Boulton, a political commentator and journalist, has written a book titled "The Last 100 Days: How Britain Got Its New Prime Minister." In this book, Boulton provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Boris Johnson's appointment as Prime Minister on July 24, 2019. He also offers insights into the personalities and policies that shaped the new government.

The book is a must-read for anyone interested in British politics and history. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the political landscape in the UK and offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

In conclusion, the history of Britain is a rich and fascinating subject that continues to captivate people around the world. From the first meeting of an elected English parliament to the tabling of the Bill of Rights, from the Peterloo massacre to Britain voting to leave the EU, there is a growing thirst for knowledge about the history of our constitutional settlement, our party system, and how our parliamentary democracy has developed.

Acclaimed political broadcaster Iain Dale has charted the main events of the last few hundred years, with one event per page, per day. Adam Boulton has written a book titled "The Last 100 Days: How Britain Got Its New Prime Minister" that provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Boris Johnson's appointment as Prime Minister and offers insights into the personalities and policies that shaped the new government. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in British politics and history.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838954758
Edition number: Main