A very personal list of books by Former British Foreign Secretaries (post 1945)
From good history to insights into contemporary politics to ..........!
The Past Masters Harold Macmillan
British Politics and Politicians from 1906-39
Art of The Possible RAB Butler
His memoirs
House Divided James Callaghan
Northern Ireland
The Failure of British Socialism Anthony Crosland
A classic analysis by a former Labour Foreign Secretary, as relevant today as when first published
In Sickness and in Power David Owen
A brilliant book looking at how British and Foreign leaders' judgements were marred by physical or mental illness (1901-2007). Owen is a qualified medical doctor.
This is a ground breaking book and should be studied by all interested in politics. Alcohol abuse, major depression disorder, and 'Hubris Syndrome' are among the concerns noted by Owen.
Search for Peace Douglas Hurd
One of my go-to books. It is about attempts from Congress of Vienna to UN to preserve
world peace.
The English Job Jack Straw
Understanding Iran and its relationship to UK
William Wilberforce William Hague
An important biography of Britain's leading anti-slavery campaigner
And now for something completely different!
My Old Man: A Personal History of Music Hall John Major
A son's tribute to his father and the music hall world in which he worked.
NB Avoid anything by Boris Johnson, especially his biography of himself (sorry of Churchill)
YOUR OWN SUGGESTIONS WELCOMED FOR A SECOND LIST. I WILL OPEN THIS UP TO ANY POLITICIAN FROM ANY COUNTRY. SOME US SUGGESTIONS MOST WELCOME.