Ben Jackson (3)

Collection of academic essays detailing the background of the Thatcher government and its impact while in power. Obviously the density of information and functional prose inherent in an academic text means it’s not easy going at times but there’s some fascinating work here, particularly regarding the ideology behind the regime and how it formed, and also the role played by that government in an international context (and how it changed over Thatcher’s time in office, particularly regarding Europe). Often thought provoking and excellent on engaging with preconceptions of Thatcher herself and her government.… (meer)