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Margaret Thatcher branded the leaders of the 1984–85 miners' strike “the enemy within.”
In this classic account, Seumas Milne reveals the astonishing lengths to which her government and its intelligence machine were prepared to go to destroy the power of Britain’s miners’ union. In this 30th anniversary edition new material brings the story up to date with further revelations about the secret war against organized labour and political dissent, and the devastating price paid for the Thatcher administration's onslaught by communities across Britain.
Reviews
“The definitive account of the strike—the best book on the Thatcher era.”
“The most important exposé of contemporary political Britain I have read.”
“Riveting. It knocks spots off the usual ‘whodunnit.’”
“An astonishing book.”
“A tribute to detailed journalistic investigation ... strips away the myths and lies.”
“A terrifying, frightening indictment of the British establishment.”
“One of the most remarkable demolition jobs ever.”
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