Iron Lady

Allowing you to uncover the woman behind the 'Iron Lady' image, 'Iron Lady: The Thatcher Years' takes a thorough yet lighthearted look at the life and times of Britain's longest-serving twentieth-century prime minister. As both the first woman to become leader of a European country and the first British premier to achieve re-election for three consecutive terms, Margaret Thatcher's legacy is such that even today she plays a significant role in British political life. Reflecting on her life and character, from her early days growing up as the daughter of a Lincolnshire grocer, to her years as one of the most powerful and controversial of leaders, through to her current iconographic status as an international statesman and thinker, this study is accompanied by a selection of quotes by and about this formidable woman. The perfect gift for any Thatcher enthusiast and an essential guide for anyone who wants to know more about this extraordinary woman.