Facts about the British prime ministers: a compilation of biographical and historical information

Abstract

With salient historical, political and personal facts on British prime ministers from Robert Walpole to John Major, this reference work is intended for all those concerned with British history and politics. There are chapters on each prime minister, arranged chronologically, beginning with brief summaries of careers and significance, followed by personal and family information. Details of elections fought are then covered. with party, parliamentary and ministerial posts held. Each chapter includes a chronology of the important events and accomplishments of the suject's life, and closes with information on education, non-parliamentary career, finances, honours, anecdotes, residence, memorials and a select list of publications on or by a prime minister. Part Two analyzes the information in 80 lists and tables, providing comparative views of prime ministers. The introduction describes and explains the nature of the office of prime minister, and the relationships with the Sovereign, political party, the Cabinet, Parliament, the public and the Civil Service. There is also a note on the official residences used by British prime ministers.