Thatcherism and British Politics, 1975-1997 (Modern British History)
Publisher: Alan Sutton Publishing, Ltd.
Published: January 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780750915724
Subjects: British & Irish history: postwar, from c 1945 -; European history: postwar, from c 1945 -; Political leaders & leadership; Political parties; c 1970 to c 1980; c 1980 to c 1990; c 1990 to c 2000; Conservatism; Practical Politics; Political Science; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations; Europe; United Kingdom, Great Britain; Europe - Great Britain - General; Government (non-U.S.); Government - Comparative; History & Theory - General
Description: "What was the impact of Margaret Thatcher on British politics in the twentieth century? Why was she electorally so successful? Has Thatcherism really been a distinct ideological phenomenon in the Conservative Party's history? Was the ideological course of her governments charted before she came to power or was she the begetter of a new doctrine? This study sets out to answer these and other questions, placing Thatcherism within the context of Conservative Party history and postwar politics. It explores the forces which account for Thatcher's emergence as Tory leader in 1975, her caution as leader of the opposition until 1979, and her growing confidence and resulting domination of the British political scene until her downfall in 1990. After explaining her demise the book examines the extent to which John Major continued the Thatcherite project and assesses whether or not her impact has been enduring."--Jacket.