This omnibus edition of Dick Leonard's British Premiers trilogy, surveys the lives and careers of all the fifty-three Prime Ministers between Sir Robert Walpole (1721-42) and David Cameron (2010- ), bringing to life the political achievements and also the personal idiosyncrasies of Britain's rulers over nearly three centuries.
Over half a century since the six-member European Economic Community was established in 1957, the EU now has 28 members. This substantially revised and updated edition of the best-selling guide to the workings of the European Union is invaluable for anyone who wants to understand how the EU developed and how it works. It contains sections on the EU's origins, evolution, treaties, institutions, the financing of the union, the single market, the euro, its powers and areas of competence, and lots more. This new, restructured edition will be the eleventh since the first was published more than 25 years ago, and the guide is well established as the most clear and comprehensive guide to how the EU operates. For anyone who works with or does business in EU countries, there is no better source of reference.
The book offers a comprehensive overview of the lives and careers of 24 British Prime Ministers, from Arthur Balfour to Boris Johnson. Each chapter is designed to be succinct and engaging, providing readers with informative insights into the political landscape and personal stories of these leaders. With a focus on both historical context and individual achievements, it serves as an entertaining resource for understanding modern British political history.