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Elizabeth 2
Book Details
Title: An End to Promises: Sketch of a Government 1970–1974
Author: Douglas Hurd
Publisher: Penguin Books
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141987446
Pages: 99
Published Year: 2015 Edition
Dimensions: 18 x 10 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition.
About the Book
An End to Promises: Sketch of a Government 1970–1974 by Douglas Hurd is a concise and insightful examination of one of the most challenging periods in modern British political history. Drawing on his experience as a senior politician and keen observer of government, Hurd analyzes the administration of Prime Minister Edward Heath and the complex issues it confronted during the early 1970s.
The book explores a period marked by economic difficulties, industrial unrest, political uncertainty, and significant social change. Hurd examines how government policies were formulated and implemented amid mounting pressures from both domestic and international developments.
A central focus of the work is the challenge of translating political promises into practical governance. Through thoughtful analysis, the author investigates the gap between political ambition and administrative reality, highlighting the difficulties faced by governments attempting to balance competing priorities and public expectations.
