Benn, Tony
The Benn Diaries, 1940-90
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099634119
- author:
- Benn, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 704
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Benn Diaries is a unique and authoritative record of political life spanning 50 years. This single-volume edition brings together the most notable events, arguments, and personal reflections from Tony Benn's remarkable career as a leading politician.
From his schoolboy days to his experiences as a trainee pilot during wartime, and from his early days as an MP under Clement Atlee's premiership to his later years in opposition, Benn's story is one of public and private turmoil in British and world politics. This book takes the reader on a journey through the highs and lows of Labour's fortunes, and the tumultuous decades that followed.
With its candid and insightful account of politics, power, and personal struggle, The Benn Diaries offers a fascinating glimpse into one of Britain's most influential politicians. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in British history, politics, or biography, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of modern politics.