prime ministers

Introduces readers to the political career of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Canada and the office of its current leader.

This fascinating biography introduces readers to Justin Trudeau. Following in his father Pierre Trudeau's footsteps, Justin Trudeau is the 23rd prime minister of Canada. Many Canadian politicians didn't believe that Trudeau was ready to be Canada's prime minister, but he proved his doubters wrong when he won the election in 2015. He is considered one of the most open and transparent prime ministers the country has ever had. He listens to the Canadian people and strives to do what's in the country's best interest. Trudeau and his family are under constant scrutiny, but he has balanced international fame and unwavering duty and leadership to become a breakout success.

Introduces readers to the political career of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Germany and the office of its current leader.

Biography of Margaret Thatcher focusing on her years as Prime Minister of Great Britain, beginning with her landslide election in 1983 up through the attempt made on her life by the IRA and beyond to the legacy she left behind in working with American President Ronald Reagan and the U.S.S.R.'s Mikhail Gorbachev.

A biography of Churchill in honor of 50 years since his death, including previously unpublished photographs of artifacts in the Churchill Archive Centre; family pictures and private correspondence; telegrams, drafts of speeches, press cuttings and official papers; ephemera, like an early report card that describes him as "very bad--in constant trouble to everybody"; pictorial timelines; public correspondence and historical items given to him; and fascinating and exhaustingly researched captions and quotes.

Follows the life of the English politician, whose strong leadership brought him success and world-wide admiration.

Highlights Winston Churchill's youth as a war correspondent and army officer in Cuba, Asia, Africa, and London. Based on his reporting and personal letters.

The mayor of London and former Spectator editor challenges popular misconceptions to assess Churchill's enduring influence on the world, discussing the many contradictions of his life and his considerable political and military achievements.

A brief biography of British prime minister Winston Churchill.

The role of the monarchy in modern Britain comes under scrutiny as Prime Minister Francis Urquhart threatens to expose Royal secrets when his plans are blocked by the idealistic new King. Their differences of opinion quickly degenerate into open hostility. The battlefield ranges from architecture to the underprivileged; the battle is fought with rigged opinion polls, manipulated newspaper headlines, sexual scandal and economic brinkmanship as Urquhart sets out to destroy not only the King's family and friends but even the King himself.