Iain Dale: Margaret Thatcher - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
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Iain Dale’s sparkling short biography of Margaret Thatcher introduces her to a new generation. It brings her to life in all her paradoxes and contradictions, and shows how her election in 1979 really was a turning point in British history.
A conviction politician, but also a pragmatist, she delighted in her tough reputation, yet could also be emotional, and even tearful, when confronted by personal or national tragedy. Her reputation as a cabinet leader was one of being quasi-dictatorial, yet she left her ministers to get on with their jobs – far more than any of her successors ever have. Dubbed the ‘Iron Lady’ by the Soviets, she was one of the few recent prime ministers to burnish an international reputation.
Iain will be in conversation with BBC Radio Derby presenter, Ian Skye
Purchase a Derby Book Festival Pass to attend this event and eleven others at QUAD at a significant discount.
Author photo © Nick Gregan
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