Margaret Thatcher : the iron lady / written by Sebastien Porcu ; translated by Jessica Foster.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Porcu, Sebastien, author.

Contributor:

Foster, Jessica, translator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thatcher, Margaret.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (28 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : 50Minutes.com, [2016]

Summary:

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Margaret Thatcher in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Margaret Thatcher. In the 1970s, the United Kingdom was struggling economically in comparison with its stronger European counterparts. Thatcher, the country's first female Prime Minister, recognised the need for drastic economic reform, despite its potential to cause social upheaval. Known for her inflexible and unemotional stance in the face of strikes, the deaths of IRA prisoners, a violent war in the Falklands and even a narrow escape from a bomb in her bedroom, Thatcher remains a divisive figure in politics. In just 50 minutes you will: •Learn about the background of the United Kingdom's famous first female Prime Minister, the Iron Lady •Gain a deeper understanding of Thatcherism, the collective name for Thatcher's economic and social reform policies •Discover the measures taken by Thatcher during her time in power in both domestic and foreign policy ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Contents:

Intro

Margaret Thatcher

Key information

Introduction

Biography

A strict upbringing

The beginnings of a vocation

From her political beginnings to the creation of an icon

From Thatcherism to the Falklands War

From privatisation to her resignation

Declining health

Context

A dire economy

Hit where it hurt

The union against "rampant socialism"

The Winter of Discontent

The Thatcher revolution at work

Fighting for Argentina

365 days of strikes

International aims

More noticeable social inequality

Highlights

"I want my money back"

"Failure is not an option"

"And now it must be business as usual"

A relationship that changed history

Between fondness and difficult coexistence

Impact

Political voluntarism

The economy at the forefront

A weakened state

The end of trade-union power

Margaret Thatcher, a source of inspiration

Summary

Further reading.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9782806290014

2806290015

OCLC:

1086126904