Which political book most changed or challenged your views?
Which book has most challenged your previous political views, putting them under heavy strain or even changing them? … Read the full post »
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Read my reviews of books, and assorted matters – such as why I love printed books.
Which book has most shaped your political views?
A few years back, The Guardian’s ran a feature, A book that changed me: we want your choices, which got me thinking about which book most influenced my political views. … Read the full post »
Ground Wars – Personalized Communications in Political Campaigns by Rasmus Kleis Nielsen
If you have been involved in grassroots electoral campaigning, reading Rasmus Kleis Nielsen’s study of the grassroots part of two Democrat campaigns from the 2008 Congressional elections in the US is likely to produce a mix of two responses. … Read the full post »
Genghis Khan: Emperor of All Men – a classic still well worth a read
Although published now nearly a century ago – in 1927 – Harold Lamb’s highly successful biography Genghis Khan: Emperor of All Men is still well worth a read. … Read the full post »
Britain at the Polls, 1979: A study of the general election – and a set of lessons for contemporary politics
The question of how Margaret Thatcher won power in 1979 has become rather topical again as supporters of Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn argue that her victory shows you don’t need to tack to the centre ground to win elections. … Read the full post »
Did Lewis Carroll visit Llandudno?
Did the author Lewis Carroll ever visit Llandudno in Wales? It is a hard question to track down the answer to as this book sets out. … Read the full post »
A lesson from history in tackling terrorism: The Gunpowder Plot
Fraser’s skill in mixing the stories of individuals with the story of social tensions brings out the frequent difficulty in deciding quite who or what behaviour is beyond the pale. … Read the full post »
Book review: Tony Blair – In His Own Words
“In his own words” is a collection which brings together forty-three of Tony Blair’s speeches, articles and similar items stretching from 1982 to 2004. … Read the full post »
Muckraker: The Scandalous Life and Times of W. T. Stead, Britain’s first investigative journalist
William Thomas Stead was not only Britain’s first investigative journalist, he also epitomised the profession’s strengths and dark side within his own career. … Read the full post »
Four recommended reads for your summer from Lib Dem Parliamentarians
Following up the great suggestions for summer reading made by readers, here is a rather niche list: great books to read written by current or former Liberal Democrat Parliamentarians. Niche range, but great books. … Read the full post »