"This timely book is the first to take a close historical look at Ken Livingstone s London. It examines the development of London governance from the demise of the Greater London Council to the establishment of the Greater London Authority. The authors investigate the working of Mayor and Assembly, unravel the underlying politics of London and explore policy debates about transport, crime, and economic development. Finally they pose a ..."
"Reissued with a new foreword to mark the centenary of Harold Wilson's birth, Ben Pimlott's classic biography combines scholarship and observation to illuminate the life and career of one of Britain's most controversial post-war statesmen. Harold Wilson is one of the most enigmatic personalities of recent British history. He held office as Prime Minister for longer than any other Labour leader, and longer than any other premier in peacet ..."
The Queen(1st Edition) A Biography of Elizabeth II by BenPimlott Paperback, 672 Pages, Published 1998 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-471-28330-0, ISBN: 0-471-28330-4
""There will be no better biography of Elizabeth II as a figure of state until her official one appears-and perhaps not even then."-The Independent. "One of the many merits of Ben Pimlott's superbly judicious biography of Elizabeth II is that it understands this connection between monarchy and masses, and carefully evokes its political importance."-The New York Times Book Review. "The best all-around study of the Queen so far, showing un ..."
"An updated edition of Ben Pimlott's classic biography of the Queen: 'There is no better biography of Elizabeth II.' PETER HENNESSY, Independent on Sunday The royal family have been through a tumultuous decade, but with the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton, Prince Philip's 90th birthday and the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee celebrations, there is renewed interest and appreciation of our monarchy. The Queen is an in-depth look at ..."
THE QUEEN(1st Edition) A Biography of Elizabeth II by Ben. Pimlott Hardcover, 512 Pages, Published 1996 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-00-255494-7, ISBN: 0-00-255494-1
"For the first time, Ben Pimlott ('the best writer of political biography new writing', Andrew Marr, Independent) treats the Queen seriously as the subject of historical biography."
"This new edition takes account of changes since the first edition. There are three new chapters looking at the growing importance of Europe and the Community to British trade unionism, at the political role of unions during the Thatcher years, and at aspects of the Labour Party-union relationship. Part one contains the main historical analysis whilst the second part looks at recent issues affecting unions in politics. Its aim is to prov ..."
Labour and the Left in the 1930s(1st Edition) (Paperback) by BenPimlott Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2008 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-08765-0, ISBN: 0-521-08765-1
"The 1930s was the decade of the Jarrow March and the International Brigade - the 'Red Decade' of literary imagination. Yet there has seldom been a time when the influence of the British Left has been at a lower ebb. Why was this? In this book Ben Pimlott suggests answers, and challenges established myths about left-wing politics during a crucial period. Pimlott's study is concerned with the relationship between ideas and political actio ..."
The Queen(Updated) Elizabeth II and the Monarchy by BenPimlott Paperback, 650 Pages, Published 2002 by Harpercollins Pub Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-00-711436-8, ISBN: 0-00-711436-2
"At the end of June, Margaret accompanied her mother on a visit to Rhodesia. In
their absence, Peter Townsend - technically still in the RAF, ..."
The Queen(1st Edition) Elizabeth II and the Monarchy, Golden Jubilee Edition by BenPimlott Hardcover, 650 Pages, Published 2001 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-00-711435-1, ISBN: 0-00-711435-4
"[Queen Elizabeth II.] Pimlott, Ben. The Queen: Elizabeth II and the Monarchy. Golden Jubilee Edition. First edition. London, HarperCollins Publishers, 2001. 16 x 24cm. (20), 780 pages, with black and white plates. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only minor signs of shelf wear. A fully revised edition of Ben Pimlott's classic biography of Queen Elizabeth II of England. Ben Pimlott (describ ..."
The Queen(1st Edition) A Biography of Elizabeth II by BenPimlott Hardcover, 696 Pages, Published 1997 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-471-19431-6, ISBN: 0-471-19431-X
"A Biography of Elizabeth IIShe is the fifth longest reigning monarch in British history, and one of the most famous people in the world. Yet, despite a life lived at the center of the international stage, Elizabeth II remains an enigma. What kind of person is she? What does she stand for? How has she adapted to her role—if at all? How does she cope with problems that threaten the survival of the monarchy itself? Now, in the most authori ..."
The Queen(Updated) A Biography of Queen Elizabeth II: A Biography of Elizabeth II by BenPimlott Paperback, 650 Pages, Published 1997 by Harpercollins Publishers Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-00-638319-2, ISBN: 0-00-638319-X
"A study of the 70-year-life (to date) of the British monarch. The study aims to set the Queen in the context of each shifting period of her reign."
Frustrate their Knavish Tricks Writings on Biography, History and Politics by BenPimlott Hardcover, 430 Pages, Published 1994 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-00-255495-4, ISBN: 0-00-255495-X
Harold Wilson(Updated) by BenPimlott Paperback, 1,200 Pages, Published 1993 by Harpercollins Publishers Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-00-637955-3, ISBN: 0-00-637955-9
"Ben Pimlott's biography of Hugh Dalton won the Whitbread Prize, now the author turns his attention to Harold Wilson. The book combines scholarship and observations to illuminate the life and career of one of Britain's most controversial post-war statesmen. Wilson is one of the most enigmatic personalities of recent British history. He held office as Prime Minister for longer than any other Labour leader, and longer than any other premie ..."
Labour and the Left in the 1930's(1st Edition) by BenPimlott Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 1977 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-21448-3, ISBN: 0-521-21448-3
"6 T. Wilson, The Downfall of the Liberal Party 1914- j5 (London, Collins, 1966), p.
382. 7 MG, 2 November 1931. 8 Unpublished diary, 1 1 January 1932. 9 MG, 27
April 1932. 10 27 September 1932. 11 7 April 1934. 1 2 The Next Five Years - An
Essay in Political Agreement (London, Macmillan, 1935), p. 313. A valuable
account of the Next ... 19 H. Macmillan, Winds of Change 1914-39 (London,
Macmillan, 1966), Pp. 347f- 20 Next Five Years ..."
Hugh Dalton(Updated) A Life by BenPimlott Paperback, 768 Pages, Published 1995 by Harpercollins Publishers Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-00-638417-5, ISBN: 0-00-638417-X
Hugh Dalton(Updated) A Life by BenPimlott Paperback, 768 Pages, Published 1986 by Papermac ISBN-13: 978-0-333-41251-0, ISBN: 0-333-41251-6
"A biography of Hugh Dalton, who is a figure in Labour Party history."
Hugh Dalton(1st Edition) A Life by Ben. Pimlott Hardcover, 768 Pages, Published 1985 by Jonathan Cape Import ISBN-13: 978-0-224-02100-5, ISBN: 0-224-02100-1
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"Reissued with a new foreword to mark the centenary of Harold Wilson’s birth, Ben Pimlott's classic biography combines scholarship and observation to illuminate the life and career of one of Britain's most controversial post-war statesmen."