Description

Tony Blair has dominated British political life for more than a decade. Like Margaret Thatcher before him, he has changed the terms of political debate and provoked as much condemnation as admiration. At the end of his era in power, this book presents a wide-ranging overview of the achievements and failures of the Blair governments. Bringing together Britain’s most eminent academics and commentators on British politics and society, it examines the effect of the Prime Minister and his administration on the machinery of government, economic and social policy and foreign relations. Combining serious scholarship with clarity and accessibility, this book represents the authoritative verdict on the impact of the Blair years on British politics and society.

Publisher Review

'A compelling compendium of the Blair years from some of Britain's most authoritative figures' John Kampfner, New Statesman 'The authoritative verdict on the Blair years. Anthony Seldon and his team of experts tell an insightful and illuminating story of politics as policy rather than soap-opera'. Steve Richards, The Independent ' ... a first class resume ...' Sir Simon Jenkins, Sunday Times 'The merit and importance of Blair's Britain 1997-2007 is that it provides an intelligent, expert overview of the decade as a whole, on some 30 topics.' The Guardian 'One of the many merits of Anthony Seldon's edited book, Blair's Britain 1997-2007, is that it does justice to all aspects of the Blair era ... The volume is intended 'to achieve a balanced perspective not only on the man but also his government', and the distinguished team of experts contributing chapters to the book have successfully accomplished this goal.' The Irish Times 'This is a useful ... survey of the state of Britain after ten years of Blair's labour rule.' Morning Star '...this detailed and comprehensive anthology will, together with its two predecessor volumes, inform the debate on Blair's legacy for many years to come.' The Political Quarterly ' ... a comprehensive retrospective of the activity and action of a figure who has dominated British politics... Vital reading on one of the world's leading politicians.' Bulletin Quotidien Europe