{"product_id":"major-a-political-life","title":"major a political life","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMajor: A Political Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthony Seldon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phoenix Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0753801450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 856\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 x 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book is in good condition but pages are yellowish white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor: A Political Life\u003c\/strong\u003e by Anthony Seldon is a comprehensive and authoritative biography of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Major\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most significant British political leaders of the late twentieth century. Based on extensive research, interviews, and access to key political figures, the book provides a detailed examination of Major's life, career, and years in government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biography traces Major's remarkable rise from a modest upbringing in South London to the highest office in British politics. Seldon explores the personal experiences and political circumstances that shaped Major's character, leadership style, and commitment to public service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial portion of the book focuses on Major's tenure as Prime Minister following \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMargaret Thatcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Readers gain insight into the challenges of leading the Conservative Party during a period of political transition, economic uncertainty, and increasing debate over Britain's relationship with Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative examines major domestic and international issues that defined Major's premiership, including economic policy, constitutional reform, the Northern Ireland peace process, and Britain's changing role on the global stage. Seldon provides a balanced assessment of both the achievements and difficulties that marked his years in office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond politics, the biography presents a nuanced portrait of Major as an individual, exploring his values, relationships, decision-making processes, and resilience under intense public scrutiny. The author places his subject within the broader context of modern British political history, offering valuable insight into the workings of government and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with scholarly rigor and narrative clarity, \u003cem\u003eMajor: A Political Life\u003c\/em\u003e is both a detailed political biography and a significant study of contemporary Britain. It remains an important resource for understanding the post-Thatcher era and the challenges of political leadership in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential read for students of political history, public policy, British government, and modern biography, this volume provides a richly detailed account of one of Britain's most consequential political figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retail Maharaj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67012169498928,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G14335","price":395.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-06-19T175109.764.png?v=1781871697","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/major-a-political-life","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}