Truss at 10
How Not to be Prime Minister - The instant Sunday Times Bestseller
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Atlantic Books
Published:29th Aug '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£12.99(9781805462163)
This book offers a comprehensive examination of Liz Truss's brief and tumultuous premiership, detailing her rapid rise and fall in office.
In Truss at 10, the author provides an in-depth exploration of Liz Truss's tumultuous 49 days as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This brief yet impactful period was marked by unprecedented events, including the passing of the longest-reigning monarch and a series of controversial economic policies that sent shockwaves through the financial markets. The narrative delves into Truss's ambitious plans to reshape the economy, which ultimately led to a dramatic collapse in the value of the Pound Sterling and a series of public relations disasters. The account is not just a recounting of events but also a critical analysis of the decisions and missteps that characterized her time in office.
Drawing from exclusive interviews with aides, allies, and political insiders, Truss at 10 offers readers a unique perspective on the inner workings of a government in crisis. The book scrutinizes the key moments that precipitated her rapid downfall, providing insights into the political dynamics and pressures that influenced her actions. The author presents a compelling narrative that captures the chaos and urgency of the situation, making it clear how quickly fortunes can change in the political arena.
As the first former leader to lose their seat since 1935, Truss's legacy is one of cautionary tales about governance and leadership. This book serves as both a historical account and a lesson on the complexities of political power, leaving readers to ponder how such a promising start could lead to a swift and ignominious end.
The leading authority on our contemporary prime ministers... Seldon writes very well... His research has been extensive and the commentary is fleshed out with dialogue and quotations, which he assures us have been checked for accuracy and make for compelling reading. His verdict is harsh. * Dominic Grieve, Guardian *
Enticingly structured... Commendable... The menu is well known, but is deliciously seasoned all the same. * The Times *
Excellent... first class... both fair and damning * Daniel Finkelstein, The Times on Johnson at 10 *
Authoritative, gripping and often jaw-dropping * Andrew Rawnsley, Observer on Johnson at 10 *
Invaluable * New Statesman on Johnson at 10 *
Explosive * Isabel Hardman, The i on Johnson at 10 *
[A] forensic and eloquent evisceration of Truss's chaotic and catastrophic 49 days in No 10... Contains candid on-the-record interviews with many of those involved... The book provides fresh insights into the personal tensions, "character flaws", and behind-the-scenes clashes that contributed to her downfall.
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A lively, brief and analytical account of a catastrophe * Financial Times *
Written with swashbuckling historical perspective and panache, Anthony Seldon has produced an intimate account of an unparalleled British psychodrama... It should come with a trigger warning * PoliticsHome *
Not for the faint-hearted * New Statesman *
ISBN: 9781805462132
Dimensions: 242mm x 153mm x 31mm
Weight: 603g
384 pages
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