The Course of my Life by Edward Heath
Since joining the House of Commons in 1950, Edward Heath has been at the centre of British political life - as Chief Whip, Minister of Labour, Lord Privy Seal, Leader of the Conservative Party, and Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974. Here, writing with great candour, he offers us an entertaining insight into the events of the past sixty years.
'This is one of the great heavyweight political autobiographies of the century, a vital source book for future generations and historians' -- The Sunday Times 'A classic, traditional political memoir drenched in the flavour of its author's own idiosyncratic personality' -- Anthony Howard in The Sunday Times 'A very personal workIt describes the fortunes and misfortunes of a remarkable patriot' -- Douglas Hurd in Times Literary Supplement 'An account of his own life which crackles with interest, veracity and even feeling' -- Matthew Parris in the Sunday Telegraph
Sir Edward Heath KG MBE MP was Leader of the Conservative Party from 1965-75 and Prime Minister from 1970-74. He is the longest-serving Member of Parliament and Father of the House of Commons.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340708538 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340708530 |
| Title | The Course of my Life |
| Author | Edward Heath |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 1999-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 784 |
| Prizes | Winner of Political Book of the Year 1999 |
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