From Burke to Blair: British and European history in 22 book reviews

“It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations”, said Winston Churchill. It is equally a good thing for someone who is short of time or energy to read book reviews. This is a collection of 22 reviews of books about politics and history – some of them well known, some of them obscure. Together, they cover a large swathe of the history of Britain and Europe since the late 18th century. They provide an easy way in to some of the great issues of recent times. They will be particularly useful for students who haven't got around to finishing their reading lists.