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- Product code: 24111
- ISBN: 0007150644,
ISBN13: 9780007150649,
486 pages, paperback
Published by Harper Collins on 2003
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Description of Statecraft |
Lady Thatcher's previous books on her political career have been bestsellers: The Downing Street Years went to No.1. She is a unique world figure and this book, containing her views about the dangers and opportunities of the new millennium, has attracted great interest both in Britain and around the world.
In her own words:
"I wanted to write one more book – and I wanted it to be about the future. In this age of spin-doctors and sound bites, the ever present danger is that leaders will follow fashion and not their instincts and beliefs. That was not how the West won the Cold War, not how we created the basis for today's freedom and prosperity. If we wish to make our achievements secure for our children and grandchildren, the West must stay vigilant and strong. In this book it will be my purpose to show that it can – and must- be done.”
''[Margaret Thatcher] made an enormous contribution to creating the world in its present shape, and when you read this book, you see why''
Francis Maude, 'New Statesman'
''Her inimitable no-nonsense voice and vigorous intellect permeate every page''
Nigel Lawson, 'Sunday Telegraph'
In 'Statecraft' Margaret Thatcher brings her unrivalled political experience to bear on the challenges of the new millennium. Reflecting on the lessons of the Cold War, she describes the foundations of American dominance and discusses its continuing role. She weighs in the balance the various fortunes of Russia, China, India and the Far East. She analyses the dangers posed by Balkan instability, rogue states, Islamic extremism and international terrorism – and suggests strategies to counter them. She also warns of the insidious extension of the power of international institutions at the expense of nation states. On the same theme, she explains from first-hand experience the tensions that characterise Britain's relations with Europe and examines in clear terms the options now available.
'Statecraft' is a powerful treatise delivered by a world figure with a unique combination of principle and shrewdness.
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Reviews"A pleasure to read – clear, cogent and coherent"
- Michael Fry, 'Scotsman'
"Every student of politics should read it"
- Tom Utley, 'The Daily Telegraph'
| About Margaret Thatcher |
In 1979 Margaret Thatcher became the first woman British Prime Minister. A decade later she became the first premier for 160 years to win three consecutive general elections. In 1990 she resigned her leadership of an increasingly divided and turbulent government. She is the only PM to have given her name to a branch of political philosophy, and arguably the most important figure in postwar British politics.
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