Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain, from 1945 to Truss

Steve Richards, broadcaster, journalist, and author of The Prime Ministers We Never Had, has written an entertaining and revealing history of modern British politics. He argues that it is only with distance that we can perceive the tectonic plates shifting and that events that may seem earth-shattering in the moment might be a passing tremor with the perspective of history. This landmark work is enlightening and entertaining in equal measure.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

An enthralling and illuminating journey through modern British politics, from the perspective of broadcaster, journalist, and author Steve Richards.

Richards presents a masterful, insightful, and, above all, entertaining account of British politics through captivating vignettes. To navigate a brighter future, it is crucial to learn from the past and avoid repeating the same mistakes. This book serves as a valuable lesson in that regard.

In the ever-evolving landscape of British politics, columnist after columnist resorts to the term "unprecedented" to describe cabinet ministers resigning or yet another inquiry being called. We have become so accustomed to turmoil that it is challenging to take a moment and assess our current situation. However, respected broadcaster and journalist Steve Richards steps back and delves into ten critical moments that have shaped modern Britain.

Spanning from the Suez Crisis of 1956 to the COVID-19 pandemic, from 1945 to Thatcher, Richards argues that it is only with the passage of time that we can truly grasp the seismic shifts occurring and events that may initially appear earth-shattering may ultimately be mere tremors in the grand scheme of history.

Through his trademark insight, honed over several decades as one of the UK's foremost political commentators, Richards skillfully blends anecdote and analysis to explore the most significant events in British political history. This landmark work is both enlightening and captivating, offering a comprehensive understanding of our nation.

An engaging canter through postwar Britain, shaped by a lifetime of reading, Prospect

Weight: 656g
Dimension: 242 x 165 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035015351