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The Prime Ministers

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The Prime Ministers

By: Iain Dale
Narrated by: Iain Dale
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 55 profiles by 55 different writers, politicians, journalists and academics of every prime minister there's ever been, from Robert Walpole to Boris Johnson, compiled by Iain Dale.

It has almost been 300 years since Sir Robert Walpole arguably became the first holder of the office of Prime Minister in 1721 - an office which today is under scrutiny like never before. The Prime Ministers, edited by leading political commentator Iain Dale, brings to life all 55 of Britain's 'First Among Equals' with an essay for each office holder, written by key figures in British politics. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, this book provides a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements.

(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd©2020 Iain Dale Europe Great Britain Politicians Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State Winston Churchill England Royalty Imperialism Socialism Thought-Provoking Inspiring Africa

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The content was amazing learnt a lot but Ian is not the person to narrate this book in my opinion in some places he was too hurried etc - needs more dramatic voices

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This book has wonderful chapters explaining how the office of Prime Minister came to be.

Subsequent chapters on all of the men and women to have been first lords of the treasury.

Very much enjoyed chapters on the lesser known prime Ministers such as the Earl of Derby and Archibald Primrose.

The only problem I have with this book is that it’s a collection of essays on each Prime Minister from many different writers, academics, politicians etc etc. Because of this the book lacks a familiar voice across the chapters - each hand portraying the prime ministers in their own style.

With some structure around brith place, party affiliation and burial which is good.

The audiobooks chapters are misalign also - so when you start the chapter on Pitt the Younger you get audio from the last. I hope that can be fixed

Informative but lacks Unity

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Loved hearing about the life of all the PM's, gives flesh to the lives of the little known ones e. g. the Earl Of Aberdeen, Henry Pelham & Viscount Goderich. as well as the ones we've all heard of like Churchill, Disraeli & Gladstone & more modern ones like Thatcher, Blair & current incumbent Johnson.

Great Listen

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A very good insight to all of our Prime Ministers through history and who they are

A Good insight

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an interesting book providing insight into memorable and less memorable leaders of the country. Some of the latter essays are writing with bias which is clearly there which devalue the essay of their subject, and the lack of proof reading or poor performance with incorrect dates are a distraction

needs to be proof read

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