When Arthur Met Maggie
When Arthur Met Maggie by Patrick Hannan, published by Seren on April 1, 2007, is a detailed exploration of the pivotal conflict between Arthur Scargill and Margaret Thatcher during the British miners’ strike of 1984-85. This edition spans 220 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the significant political ramifications of this period, highlighting how decisions, accidents, and unforeseen events shaped the landscape of contemporary Britain.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of the broader implications of the miners’ strike, which marked a turning point in British politics, leading to the decline of traditional political structures and the emergence of New Labour. Hannan examines the intricate dynamics of industrial policy and relations in Great Britain, providing context for the political climate from 1945 onward. This work invites reflection on how individual actions and circumstances contributed to the evolution of the political landscape in Britain.
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For a year in the 1980s Arthur Scargill and Magaret Thatcher were on opposite sides of a conflict that decided some of the most important questions in contemporary Britain—yet they never met in person. The British miners’ strike of 1984–85 was central to the process of bringing traditional British politics to an end, including the end of the class war, the creation of New Labour, and the wrecking of the Conservative party. This book explores the ways in which small decisions, accidents, delays, mistakes, and premature deaths all played their part in bringing British politics to its present condition.
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