An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
464. Modern British Elections (Part 2)
June 26, 2024
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Books Referenced
Author: David Kynaston
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Referenced as 'the best book on this' when discussing the 1945 election and evidence that people weren't as enthusiastic about the election as later mythology suggests. Contains quotes from people expressing apathy about the election.
Author: Joe McGinniss
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Described as 'a brilliant book' about how Nixon used California advertising techniques to systematically hone his 1968 campaign with rehearsed lines and hammered messages - noted as a pioneering approach to modern political campaigning.
Author: Phil Tinline
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Referenced when discussing James Callaghan's 'sea change' comment about generational shifts in politics, described as being 'all about how every 30 years or so, there is a generational shift' and the Overton window.