The Thatcher revolution : Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Tony Blair, and the transformation of modern Britain, 1979-2001

In his 1997 book, __Tory Radicalism__, prominent historian Earl A. Reitan studied the public policy agendas of Margaret Thatcher and her successor, John Major. Now thoroughly revised and extended, __The Thatcher Revolution__ looks not only at Thatcher and Major, but also at the first ministry of Tony Blair. As Reitan examines the polices adopted by three revolutionary Prime Ministers, he insightfully illuminates the broader implications of the leaders' profound influence on British politics and society. In his analysis, Reitan pays particular attention to the rise of "New Labour," as led and defined by Tony Blair, as well as the extent to which the objectives of the movement were achieved. Designed for use in undergraduate courses on British politics and history, but written at a level accessible to general readers, The Thatcher Revolution is essential reading for anyone interested in the state and future of modern Britain.

In his 1997 book, Tory Radicalism, prominent historian Earl A. Reitan studied the public policy agendas of Margaret Thatcher and her successor, John Major. Now thoroughly revised and extended, The Thatcher Revolution looks not only at Thatcher and Major, but also at the first ministry of Tony Blair. As Reitan examines the polices adopted by three revolutionary Prime Ministers, he insightfully illuminates the broader implications of the leaders' profound influence on British politics and society. In his analysis, Reitan pays particular attention to the rise of "New Labour," as led and defined by Tony Blair, as well as the extent to which the objectives of the movement were achieved. Designed for use in undergraduate courses on British politics and history, but written at a level accessible to general readers, The Thatcher Revolution is essential reading for anyone interested in the state and future of modern Britain.

The rise of Margaret Thatcher The beginnings of Thatcherism, 1979 to 1983 The heyday of Thatcherism, 1983 to 1987 The fall of Margaret Thatcher, 1987 to 1990 Thatcherite reform John Major and the Thatcher legacy, 1990 to 1993 John Major : continuing the Thatcher revolution The triumph of "new Labour," 1994-1997 Tony Blair : getting going, 1997-1998 Toward a new mandate, 1999-2001 Mamor and Blair : wrapping up the Thatcher revolution Assessment : what was the Thatcher revolution? The rise of Margaret Thatcher The beginnings of Thatcherism, 1979-1983 The heyday of Thatcherism, 1983-1987 The fall of Margaret Thatcher, 1987-1990 Thatcherite reform John Major and the Thatcher legacy, 1990-1993 John Major : continuing the Thatcher revolution The triumph of "new Labour," 1994-1997 Tony Blair : getting going, 1997-1998 Toward a new mandate, 1999-2001 Major and Blair : wrapping up the Thatcher revolution Assessment : what was the Thatcher revolution? This work examines the policies adopted by three British Prime Ministers, exploring the broader implications of their influence on British politics and society. Reitan pays particular attention to the rise of Blair's 'New Labour', as well as the extent to which objectives of the movement were achieved