# Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain, from 1945 to Truss - Hardcover

by **Steve Richards** (Author)

An entertaining and revealing history of modern British politics from Steve Richards, broadcaster, journalist, and author of _The Prime Ministers We Never Had_.

'Through wonderful vignettes, Richards offers a masterful, clear-eyed and, above all, entertaining history of British politics. To pilot a better future, we need to learn how not to repeat the mistakes of the past. The book is a lesson in just that' - Will Hutton

Every few weeks in British politics, a columnist will reach for the word 'unprecedented' as a cabinet minister resigns or yet another inquiry is called. We have become so accustomed to turmoil that it is impossible to take a breath and see where we are headed. In this magisterial history, respected broadcaster and journalist Steve Richards puts the recent chaos into context and takes a step back to explore ten critical moments that have shaped modern Britain.

From the Suez Crisis of 1956 to the Covid-19 pandemic, from 1945 to Thatcher, Richards argues that it is only with distance that we can perceive the tectonic plates shifting - and events that may seem earth-shattering in the moment might be a passing tremor with the perspective of history.

With his trademark insight, forged over several decades as one of the UK's foremost political commentators, Richards blends anecdote and analysis to explore the biggest events in British political history. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand our nation, this landmark work is enlightening and entertaining in equal measure.

### Author Biography

Steve Richards is a political columnist, journalist, author and presenter. He regularly presents The Week in Westminster on BBC Radio 4 and has presented BBC series on Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn. He is the author of _The Prime Ministers_ and _The Prime Ministers We Never Had_, the latter of which was named a 'Book of the Year' in _The Guardian_ and _The Times._

He writes for several national newspapers including the _Guardian_, the _Independent_ and the _Financial Times_. He also presents a popular political one-man show each year at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK.

**Number of Pages:** 416

**Dimensions:** 1.25 x 9.47 x 6.36 IN

**Publication Date:** January 02, 2024

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