British Political Leaders: A Biographical Dictionary

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This A-Z biographical dictionary profiles Britain's prime ministers, foreign secretaries, home secretaries, and Chancellors of the Exchequer, from 1730 through the present-all in clear, concise language. * Detailed biographical essays on 198 top British leaders, from William Pitt to Tony Blair * 48 photographs, portraits, and cartoons including many political cartoons from World War II * Chronological list of leaders by cabinet office-prime ministers, chancellors of the exchequer, foreign secretaries, and home secretaries * An extensive bibliography and index

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"Recommended for academic libraries, where the relatively short entries would best serve undergraduates." - Library Journal

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Keith Laybourn is professor of history at the University of Huddersfield in Yorkshire, England.