Thatcher

by Jacob Bannister

It is no exaggeration to say that Margaret Thatcher remade Britain in her own image. She deregulated industry, brought the unions to their knees, privatized state-owned enterprises, waged war to defend the Falkland Islands, and teamed up with Ronald Reagan to win the Cold War. Her courage was remarkable and her character larger than life. She was a woman who brooked no fools, and her tongue could be rapier sharp. Here is the inspiring story of Britain's first and only woman prime minister.

Genres: Nonfiction

140 pages, ebook

First published February 13, 2014

Reviews

[Shaun · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice concise summary overview of Thatcher's life, particularly her years in politics.

[Erica Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is no exaggeration to say that Margaret Thatcher remade Britain in her own image. She deregulated industry, brought the unions to their knees, privatized state-owned enterprises, waged war to defend the Falkland Islands, and teamed up with Ronald Reagan to win the Cold War. Her courage was remarkable and her character larger than life. She was a woman who brooked no fools, and her tongue could be rapier sharp. Here is the inspiring story of Britain's first and only woman prime minister.

[Lance · Rating 3 out of 5]

While far from a complete biogrqphy, this is a good summary of Margaret Thatcher's life and political achievements. I was looking for a quick read on the Iron Lady and this did the trick.