Harold Macmillan's diaries from 1959-1966 offer the most complete and entertaining account of any modern Premiership. Written up at the end of each day in a lively, witty style, they provide a fascinating, personal record of his experiences governing the nation, including several key events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, Britain's bid for entry into Europe, the build up to the Vietnam war, and the Profumo Affair, a scandal that went to the heart of his own government and came to typify the 'you've never had it so good' ...
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Harold Macmillan's diaries from 1959-1966 offer the most complete and entertaining account of any modern Premiership. Written up at the end of each day in a lively, witty style, they provide a fascinating, personal record of his experiences governing the nation, including several key events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, Britain's bid for entry into Europe, the build up to the Vietnam war, and the Profumo Affair, a scandal that went to the heart of his own government and came to typify the 'you've never had it so good' sixities. His was a premiership during a time of immense change in Britain and these journals are an essential insight into inner government at the time. Praise for Volume I: `Macmillan's wry aphorisms sparkle' - Daily Telegraph `an enthralling book' - Sunday Telegraph `some splendid gems that deserve immortality' - New Statesman
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Add this copy of The Macmillan Diaries Vol II: Prime Minister and After, to cart. $29.22, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by Macmillan.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1350grams, ISBN: 9781405047210.
Add this copy of The Macmillan Diaries: Prime Minister and After: 1957 to cart. $41.25, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by Macmillan.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. Very small scuff to page fore-edge; otherwise a clean, tidy copy in tight binding. Dust jacket not price-clipped; very light wear and small indent near lower-mid front joint. The Macmillan Diaries, vol. II.
Add this copy of The Macmillan Diaries Vol II: Prime Minister and After: to cart. $55.49, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by Macmillan.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1300grams, ISBN: 9781405047210.
Add this copy of The Macmillan Diaries Vol II: Prime Minister and After: to cart. $87.63, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Macmillan.
