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The Political Animal
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Description
Embarking on a journey in which he encounters movers and shakers past and present he discovers:
that Prime Ministers have often lost a parent in childhood
why Trollope is the politician's novelist of choice
that Lloyd George once hunted Jack the Ripper
how an Admiral's speech in parliament helped win WWII
Where do politicians come from? How do they get elected? What do they do all day? And why do they seek power? All these questions and many more are addressed in Paxman's thrilling dissection of that strange and elusive breed - the political animal.
'Lively persuasive excellent. Boisterous and funny provocative and punchily written... an intelligent romp' Matthew Parris Spectator
'Entertaining informative incisive and insightful' Andrew Rawnsley Observer
'One of the best primers on the vicissitudes of political life I have read Christopher Silvester Sunday Times
Jeremy Paxman is a journalist best known for his work presenting Newsnight and University Challenge. His books include Empire On Royalty The English and The Political Animal. He lives in Oxfordshire.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
354
Release Date:
2007-09-06
Publication Date:
2007-09-06
Publisher:
Penguin
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0141032960
ISBN13:
9780141032962
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
422 g
Height:
12.9 cm
Width:
19.8 cm
Thickness:
2.1 cm
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