Charles moores monumental biography of britains first female prime minister concludes with a meticulously researched and rounded account of margaret thatchers final years in office. The former daily telegraph editors debut book, ending with thatchers victory in the. The book is a fine read, though the extraordinary detail, while always. Volume three of charles moores biography of margaret thatcher,herself alone, is a monumental and ultimately tragic work. The final part of moores book describes thatchers life after she left office. The sensational second volume of charles moores bestselling authorized. Margaret thatcher was the longestserving prime minister of the twentieth century and one of the most influential figures of the postwar era.
In all this, charles moore has had unprecedented access to all mrs thatchers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is a wellwritten, detailed, opinionated book, which although. This second volume of three restricts itself to just four years. Everything she wants authorised biog vol 2 by moore, charles isbn. Charles moore s monumental biography of britains first female prime minister concludes with a meticulously researched and rounded account of margaret thatcher s final years in office. From grantham to the falklands is the first volume in a two volume biography of the iron lady by author charles moore.
Charles moores biography of margaret thatcher, published after her death on 8 april 20, immediately supersedes all earlier books written about her. This book shows her on top, explains author charles moore. Volume two of moores acclaimed authorized biography covers the central, triumphal years of her premiership, from the falklands to the 1987 election. In june 1983 margaret thatcher won the biggest increase in a governments parliamentary majority in british electoral history. Charles moore joined the staff of the daily telegraph in 1979, and as a political columnist in the 1980s covered several years of mrs thatchers first and second governments. Moores first volume narrates thatchers life and career through the falklands war, the most difficult and dangerous decision of her prime ministership, while the second deals with thatcher. The sensational second volume of charles moores bestselling authorized biography of the iron lady in june 1983 margaret thatcher won the biggest increase in a governments parliamentary majority in british electoral history. Craig fehrman, boston globe thatcher was a remarkable politician and moore does justice to her distinctive qualities.
From grantham to the falklands is the first of two volumes, and it presents a remarkable and richly. Volume two of moores acclaimed authorized biography covers the central, triumphal years. Moore is best known globally for his authorised biography of margaret thatcher, published in three volumes 20, 2016, and 2019. The book reveals as never before how she faced down the miners strike. Even on the occasion of her death the responses could be quite loud. From grantham to the falklands is the first of two volumes, and it presents a remarkable and richly detailed portrait. Reviewers are supposed never to use the word definitive about a history book or biography, but with charles moores life of margaret thatcher, of which this is. British historianwriter moore delivers the second volume in his authorized biography of the pioneeringand divisiveprime minister. When the second volume of charles moores monumental biography of margaret thatcher came out in 2015, she had two indisputable claims to preeminence. The excellent first volume of charles moores official life of britains only woman prime minister made the question of thatchers gender the animating force behind the story. Opened on 14 october 1984, the furness general hospital was visited by thatcher on 3 september 1986, with some nhs staff protesting. The improbable story is well told by journalist charles moore in margaret thatcher. Not for turning is the first volume of charles moores authorized biography of margaret thatcher, the longest serving prime minister of the twentieth century and one of the most influential political figures of the postwar era. At the time i was somewhat distressed, not because i.
Over the next four years, as charles moore relates in this central volume of his uniquely authoritative biography, britains first woman prime minister changed the course. The first volume, not for turning, has been written by author charles moore and will be. Everything she wants the second part of charles moores biography of the late british prime minister is a triumph garret fitzgerald and margaret thatcher shake hands after signing. Margaret thatcher volume 2 by charles moore penguin random. Herself alone by charles moore volume three apt to refer to our people, thatcher had a sharp eye for the partisan nature of society. Over the next four years, as charles moore relates in this central volume of his uniquely authoritative biography, britains first woman prime minister changed the course of her countrys history and that of the world, often by sheer force of will. Addressing both thatcher s iron will and political vulnerability, herself alone confirms moore as one of our greatest living biographers. Over the next four years, as charles moore relates in this central volume of his uniquely authoritative biography, britains first woman prime minister changed the course of her countrys history and that of the world. Charles hilary moore born 31 october 1956 is an english journalist and a former editor of the daily telegraph, the spectator and the sunday telegraph. At her zenith is the second volume of what is a planned three volume biography by charles moore, who has devoted more than 20 years, so far, to this major project.
Margaret thatcher by charles moore the boston globe. Margaret thatcher authorized a biography to be published after her death. Everything she wants by charles moore 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Addressing both thatchers iron will and political vulnerability, herself alone confirms moore as one of our greatest living biographers. It is a big book, in every sense of the word, taking more than 800. The book is an immensely detailed account of thatchers life, as she saw it, from the summer of 1982 in the. The book reveals as never before how she faced down the miners strike, transformed relations with europe, privatized the commanding heights of british industry. As this volume opens, margaret thatcher 192520 is riding high on the british victory over argentina in the falklands and the. Everything she wants by charles moore 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
One of the many pleasures of margaret thatcher is moores flair for political. My 18 years getting to know mrs thatcher as the next volume of his official biography of margaret thatcher is published, charles. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Margaret thatcher, the authorized biography, volume one. The third volume of charles moores biography is poignant but weak on her legacy.
Charles moore was born in 1965 and educated at eton and trinity college, cambridge, where he read history. Margaret thatcher the authorized biography volume iii the final part of charles moores trilogy on mrs thatcher is informed and superbly written, says. Margaret thatcher, by charles moore the new york times. Charles moore was authorised by margaret thatcher to write her biography on the. The last chapter in the history of britains bravest prime minister struggling against an undercurrent of remorseless decline and degeneration which finally pulled her down with the country she loved and served. He joined the staff of the daily telegraph in 1979, the year margaret thatcher came to power, and as a political columnist in the 1980s, he covered several years of thatchers first and second governments. I eventually wrote a more personal, shorter study, not for turning. This second volume of charles moores authorised biography of margaret thatcher is no bedside book, nor.
The first is mrs thatchers dominance of her government in almost every domestic field, but also her growing intolerance of dissent, the increasing alienation of her most senior. Charles moores biography of margaret thatcher, published after her death on 8 april 20, immediately supersedes all. That first volume covered margaret thatchers first 57 years. The fact that my book had the same title, not for turning referring to a famous line from her 1980 tory party conference speechas charles moores first volume was an unfortunate fluke.
Over the next four years, as charles moore relates in this central volume of his uniquely authoritative biography, britain. This third and climactic volume of charles moores authorized biography gives the definitive account of margaret thatchers third term in office and her life after it. Moores margaret thatcher is one of the truly great biographies. Throughout the three volumes it has been comprehensive and subtle. This volume covers thatchers commanding win in the 1983 general election, following her political popularity in the aftermath of the falklands war, through to her. The third and final volume of charles moores epic margaret thatcher biography will be released on super thursday, allen lane has announced. Everything she wants, the second volume of the authorised biography of margaret thatcher by charles moore, is a very good book detailing her life and premiership from the conclusion of the falklands war in 1982 to the conservatives third consecutive election victory in 1987. Now, after thatchers death in april, moores book has arrived. In her own lifetime she was both admired and reviled by many. The second part of charles moores biography of the late british prime.