Once a Jolly Bagman: Memoirs

by Alistair McAlpine

The sparkling memoir of Alistar McAlpine,scion of the construction firm that bears his surname.He has had an unusual life.He was a confidant of Mrs Thatcher for much of her time as Prime Minister,and the treasurer of the Conservative Party.He has been a patron of the visual arts as well a breeder of sheep and a zoo keeperin Australia.His memoirs promise to include a no holds barred account of Mrs Thatchers administrations seen from the inside.

273 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1997

About the author

Lord Robert Alistair McAlpine (Baron McAlpine of West Green) served as the Treasurer and Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party at Margaret Thatcher's side, and was her close adviser during her election campaigns.

Reviews

[P. W. Lapwing · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting and memorable read.