Delve Into Politics With A Good Book

Its easy and perhaps understandable that those of us who find ourselves seemingly

bombarded with every little detail to emerge from the Westminster Village might want to stay well away from politics if we can possibly avoid it. Still, theres a whole raft of fascinating stories about the men (and women) in suits, and an array of fascinating and authoritative books on the subject. Whichever way you lean on the political spectrum, there are plenty of titles which can both enlighten and entertain you.

The Third Man Peter Mandelson

Often seen as the Machiavellian puppet master pulling the strings of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, former business secretary, Northern Ireland secretary and spin doctor par excellence Peter Mandelson gives his account of the New Labour years in his memoir, The Third Man. Always something of a divisive figure, Mandelson dishes the dirt on the New Labour soap opera, from the highs of the Good Friday Agreement to the lows of the Iraq war. The book blends autobiography and political history, making it essential reading for anyone who wants to know what really went on behind the scenes at Downing Street in the New Labour era.

The Macmillan Diaries Peter Catterall

Widely regarded as the epitome of the One-Nation Tory era, Harold Macmillan served as prime minister from 1957 to 1963, with his level-headed character and pragmatic ability to draw together a wide coalition of supporters earning him the nickname of Supermac. Peter Catteralls The Macmillan Diaries collect the late premiers personal writings cover his time at Number 10 and the first few years after. In his diaries, Macmillan reflects on some of the biggest political events of his time, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the run-up to the Vietnam War and Britains bid to gain entry into the European Economic Community. His engaging writing style makes this book a joy to read and offer remarkable insight into what was a time of immense change in British and global politics.

Beyond the Crash Gordon Brown

Former prime minister Gordon Brown will perhaps go down in history as the man left holding the bag when the 2008 financial crisis arguably the most serious since the Wall Street Crash of 1929 buffeted the British and global economy. In Beyond the Crash, Brown tells the story behind the events surrounding economic slump and discusses a potential route out of the maelstrom. While the events of recent years remain particularly raw for many, Beyond the Crash nevertheless provides an inside look at perhaps the defining occurrence of our times.

by: Alan Trotter

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