Table of Contents

Preface. Chronology. 1. The 1970s: Explanations and Origins 2. Election and Depression, 1979-81 3. Thatcher Triumphant 4. Thatcherism and the Conservative Party 5. The Attack on the Government Ethic 6. The Attack on the Professional Ethic 7. Thatcher Abroad I: Europe 8. Thatcher Abroad II: Defence and the Americas 9. Thatcher Abroad III: Influence and Prejudice 10. The Fall 11. The Thatcher Legacy I: The Major Years 1990-97 12. The Thatcher Legacy II: The New Labour Experiment 13. Interpretations. 14. Conclusion. Notes. Guide to Further Reading. Index

About the Author

Eric J. Evans is Emeritus Professor at Lancaster University. His many books include Sir Robert Peel: Statesmanship, Power and Party. (2nd Edition, 2006). The Forging of the Modern State: Early Industrial Britain, 1783-1870 (3rd Edition, 2001). The Shaping of Modern Britain: Identity, Industry and Empire, 1780-1914 (2011).

Reviews

'This is the first text in the field and, as a lecturer, I am very grateful for it.' - D. Rothewell, University of Edinburgh

'This is a startling account of Thatcher which is both analytical and ironic in equal proportions. It provides very useful, balanced accounts.' - Mike Owens, University of Derby

'An excellent contribution to the continuing debate about this vitally important period.' - David Russell, Bolton Institute of Higher Education