The book explores a century of Irish political evolution through the lives and actions of each Taoiseach, from W.T. Cosgrave to Micheál Martin. It features essays by 15 prominent historians, journalists, and politicians, highlighting Ireland's transformation from a struggling ex-colony to a modern EU member. Key themes include the influence of the Roman Catholic Church, shifting social values, and Ireland's relationship with the UK, making it essential reading for those interested in the current dynamics of Irish politics amidst significant change.
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- 2025
- 2024
Exploring the rise of authoritarianism, this book examines historical patterns and offers insights into the behaviors of leaders like Putin and Xi. It analyzes early signs of dictatorial tendencies and discusses strategies for addressing contemporary global challenges posed by such regimes. By reflecting on past events, the author seeks to provide valuable lessons for navigating the current political landscape, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and proactive measures in the face of growing authoritarianism worldwide.
- 2024
This remarkable book, edited by one of the UK's leading political commentators, takes us on a deep dive through nearly 200 years of British political history in its most dramatic expression, the general election. schovat popis
- 2023
An essay on every individual who sat on the British and English throne, compiled and edited by Iain Dale.
- 2022
An informative, accessible and opinionated book on key moments in British political history that have occurred on every day from 1 January through to 31 December.
- 2021
Why Can't We All Just Get Along is part-memoir, part-polemic about the state of public discourse in Britain and the world today.
- 2021
Essays on all 46 American Presidents who have held the office over the last 250 years - from George Washington to Joe Biden.
- 2020
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along is part-memoir, part-polemic about the state of public discourse in Britain and the world today.
- 2020
55 profiles by 55 different writers, politicians, journalists and academics of every prime minister there's ever been, from Robert Walpole to Boris Johnson, compiled by Iain Dale.
- 2019
The Big Book of Boris
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A wide-ranging collection of Boris-isms from the man who now leads our country as Prime Minister.