Secondhand Politics & Constitutional History Bargain Book Box SP2541

Secondhand Politics & Constitutional History Bargain Book Box 

This collection provides a rigorous survey of 19th and 20th-century political history, focusing on the machinery of government, constitutional law, and the lives of significant statesmen. The set includes detailed analyses of executive decision-making, such as Lyndon B. Johnson’s "Tuesday Cabinet," alongside historical documents defining the Tudor Constitution. Australian political development is represented through accounts of the Hawke ascendancy and the career of Edward William O'Sullivan, while British parliamentary history is explored through the works of Benjamin Disraeli and studies of political character. This box offers a factual and academic resource for those interested in the evolution of modern democratic institutions and high-level diplomacy. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. The Tuesday Cabinet by Henry F. Graff This study examines the deliberation and decision-making process on peace and war during the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson. The text provides a factual record of the internal meetings held by the President’s closest advisors during the Vietnam War era. Detailed accounts of the shifts in foreign policy and the pressures of the executive office are included. It remains a precise historical document of American high-level crisis management.

2. The King Over the Water by Michael Pye The narrative details the period between 1940 and 1945 when the Duke and Duchess of Windsor resided in the Bahamas. A factual look at the Duke's appointment as Governor and the political tensions surrounding his presence during the Second World War is presented. The text explores the social and administrative challenges faced by the former King in a colonial setting. This work provides a grounded record of a unique and controversial chapter in royal history.

3. The Tudor Constitution: Documents and Commentary by G. R. Elton This foundational academic text provides a comprehensive collection of primary documents defining the legal and administrative structures of 16th-century England. The accompanying commentary offers a rigorous analysis of the shift toward modern centralized government under the Tudor monarchs. Factual precision is used to detail the evolution of Parliament and the Crown’s prerogative. It is an essential resource for students of constitutional law and Renaissance history.

4. The Other De Gaulle: Diaries 1944–1954 by Claude Mauriac The personal and professional diaries of Charles de Gaulle’s private secretary provide an intimate look at the General during the first decade following the liberation of France. The text documents the internal political battles and the strategic maneuvers that defined the formation of the Fourth and Fifth Republics. Factual observations of De Gaulle’s leadership style and his vision for France are included throughout. This record offers a precise and personal perspective on a defining figure of European politics.

5. The Lytteltons: A Family Chronicle of the Nineteenth Century by Betty Askwith This narrative reconstructs the social and political life of a prominent English family during a century of significant national transformation. The text utilizes factual records and personal correspondences to detail the family’s influence within the British establishment. The intersection of domestic life and public duty is explored through a series of biographical sketches. This work serves as a precise record of the social fabric defining the Victorian political class.

6. Churchill and Eden at War by Elisabeth Barker The relationship and the strategic collaboration between Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden during the Second World War are examined with historical precision. The text provides a factual account of their differing perspectives on diplomacy and the eventual shape of the post-war world. Detailed records of their communication with Allied leaders and the internal workings of the British War Cabinet are included. This study is a rigorous exploration of high-level political partnership under pressure.

7. Quai D'Orsay: 1945-51 by Jacques Dumaine The memoirs of the French Head of Protocol provide a detailed account of the diplomatic and social world of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the war. The text documents the various international conferences and state visits that shaped the early Cold War landscape. Factual observations on the personalities and the etiquette of mid-century diplomacy are presented clearly. It remains a unique record of the formal machinery of French international relations.

8. The Hawke Ascendancy by Paul Kelly The origins and the eventual climax of Bob Hawke's rise to the Australian Prime Ministership between 1975 and 1983 are detailed through a factual political lens. The narrative provides a precise look at the internal labor party dynamics and the strategic decisions that led to the end of the Fraser era. Detailed accounts of the economic and social policies proposed during this formative period are included. This work is a foundational record for understanding modern Australian political history.

9. Character and Style in English Politics by J. H. Grainger This academic study explores the concept of political "character" and its influence on British governance from the 18th century to the modern era. The text provides a series of factual analyses of various statesmen and how their personal styles dictated their political successes and failures. The evolution of parliamentary rhetoric and public image is detailed with precision. This work serves as a rigorous survey of the intellectual and aesthetic dimensions of British leadership.

10. The Making of the President 1972 by Theodore H. White The definitive account of the 1972 American presidential election provides a factual look at the campaigns of Richard Nixon and George McGovern. The narrative details the strategic maneuvers, the shifting public opinion, and the eventual landslide victory of the incumbent. Factual precision is used to address the emerging Watergate scandal and its initial impact on the political landscape. It remains a landmark record of modern political reporting and electoral history.

11. Australian Democrat: The Career of Edward William O'Sullivan 1846–1910 by Bruce Mansfield The life and political career of the New South Wales politician and journalist are followed through a detailed historical account. The text documents his commitment to democratic reform and his influential role in the early development of Australian labor politics. Factual precision is used to detail his impact on public works and social policy during the foundational years of the Federation. This biography is a precise record of an early advocate for national social justice.

12. Reaction and Reconstruction in English Politics 1832–1852 by Norman Gash This historical study examines the period of intense political reorganization following the Great Reform Act in Britain. The narrative provides a factual look at the development of the modern Conservative and Liberal parties under the leadership of figures like Robert Peel. Factual observations on the shifts in parliamentary power and the impact of the industrial revolution on governance are included. This work is an essential record of the foundations of the Victorian political system.

13. Norman Birkett: The Life of Lord Birkett of Ulverston by H. Montgomery Hyde The career of the prominent British lawyer and judge is followed through a factual account of his most significant legal and political cases. The text details his role as an alternate judge at the Nuremberg Trials and his influence on British civil liberties. Factual precision is used to document his reputation as one of the most effective advocates of the 20th century. This biography serves as a precise record of a defining figure in the history of international law.

14. Lord Reading: The Life of Rufus Isaacs by H. Montgomery Hyde The life of the first Marquess of Reading is followed from his career as a brilliant barrister to his status as the Viceroy of India. The narrative provides a factual account of his various high-level appointments, including Lord Chief Justice and Ambassador to the United States. Factual precision is used to document his role in the complex administrative challenges of the British Empire. This biography is a rigorous study of an individual who achieved unprecedented prominence within the establishment.

15. A Year at Hartlebury or The Election by Benjamin & Sarah Disraeli This narrative, written by the future British Prime Minister and his sister, provides a fictionalized yet factual-themed account of a 19th-century parliamentary election. The text illustrates the social dynamics and the political maneuvering typical of the era’s electoral contests. Factual observations on the class tensions and the personal ambitions driving the campaign are presented with a sharp observational wit. It remains a significant record of the intersection between literature and the realities of Victorian political life.