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British General Election Campaigns 1830–2019: The 50 General Election Campaigns That Shaped Our Modern Politics
British General Election Campaigns 1830–2019: The 50 General Election Campaigns That Shaped Our Modern Politics
British General Election Campaigns 1830–2019: The 50 General Election Campaigns That Shaped Our Modern Politics
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This remarkable book, edited by one of the UK's leading political commentators, takes us on a deep dive into nearly 200 years of British political history through its most dramatic expression: the general election. The British general election is the linchpin of our liberal democracy, and its results are often fundamental to how we live.
With the next general election on the horizon, now is the perfect time to consider those that came before. From the general election of 1830, in which electoral reform was the centrepiece, to the so-called Brexit election of 2019, Iain Dale delivers a showcase of all 50 general election campaigns, with an essay for each of them penned by key political writers, including John Curtice, Julia Langdon, Simon Heffer, Peter Snow, Sue Cameron, Vernon Bogdanor, Adam Boulton and many others.
If you want to get to the heart of British politics and democracy, there is no greater guide than this meticulously researched, insightful and engaging collection.
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Release dateMar 26, 2024
ISBN9781785908453
British General Election Campaigns 1830–2019: The 50 General Election Campaigns That Shaped Our Modern Politics
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Iain Dale

Iain Dale is an award-winning broadcaster with LBC Radio and presents their evening show. He co-presents the For the Many podcast with Jacqui Smith. He has written or edited more than 50 books, including Kings and Queens, The Presidents, The Prime Ministers, On This Day in Politics and Why Can’t We All Just Get Along. Signed copies of all his books can be ordered from www.politicos.co.uk. He is on all social media platforms @iaindale. He lives in Tunbridge Wells.

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