Margaret Thatcher

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As Britain's first woman prime minister, Margaret Thatcher instigated the most significant social and political revolution in the nation's post-war history, driven largely by her formidable personality—a topic of endless speculation among admirers and critics alike. Jonathan Aitken, with his insider perspective, is well-equipped to delve into Thatcher's complex character throughout decades of political drama. Having first met her in the mid-1960s as a junior shadow minister, and later becoming a close family friend and a fellow member of Parliament during her tenure, Aitken had a front-row seat to many pivotal moments in her saga. He sheds new light on key events, including her ousting of Ted Heath, cabinet conflicts, the Falklands War, the miners' strike, and her relationships with global leaders like Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. Aitken's insights are enriched by his personal diaries and extensive research, which includes interviews with notable figures such as Henry Kissinger and Thatcher's former aides. This work offers a fresh and compelling portrait of one of post-war Britain's most influential political leaders.