Ben Pimlott
Harold Wilson
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008182618
- author:
- Ben Pimlott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins (10 Mar. 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 832
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 5.6 x 13.1 cm
- Genre:
- Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Harold Wilson: A Study in Contrasts Ben Pimlott's biography offers a nuanced exploration of one of Britain's most enigmatic post-war statesmen. With a career spanning over two decades, Harold Wilson defies easy categorization. He won four general elections, earning him the longest tenure as Labour leader and Prime Minister in peacetime apart from Margaret Thatcher. Wilson's grasp of economic policy was unparalleled among his peers, yet he is often regarded with more curiosity than respect. This complex figure remains a subject of fascination, with some viewing him as a master tactician and others as a divisive force. Pimlott's biography provides a balanced assessment of Wilson's life and career, shedding light on the contradictions that have defined his legacy. Reissued to mark the centenary of Harold Wilson's birth, this study offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal figure in British history.
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