Edward Heath - A Biography

The son of a carpenter, Edward Heath broke the patrician mould of Tory leaders. He pioneered free enterprise Conservatism ahead of Thatcher. He committed Britain to Europe. With accomplishments outside politics - in music and international sailing - he is the most multi-talented Prime Minister this century. Yet his period in office, which began with such high hopes in June 1970, collapsed in chaos and humiliation after only three-and-a-half years. In this powerful, bestselling biography, John Campbell shows us a nation undergoing a social and psychological revolution and, at its centre, a man of vision and integrity whose legacy will shape British history for decades to come.

About the author

John Campbell is the author of many biographies including one of Edward Heath, for which he won the 1994 NCR award, The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher, from Grocer's Daughter to Iron Lady and, most recently, Pistols at Dawn: Two Hundred Years of Political Rivalry from Pitt and Fox to Blair and Brown. He is married and lives in Kent.

Summary

In this powerful, bestselling biography, John Campbell shows us a nation undergoing a social and psychological revolution and, at its centre, a man of vision and integrity whose legacy will shape British history for decades to come.

Product details

• Authors: John Campbell
• Publisher: Pimlico
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2013
• EAN: 9781845952051
• ISBN: 978-1-84595-205-1
• No. of pages: 896
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 38 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Political leaders & leadership, British & Irish history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Political leaders and leadership, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General