The Impossible Office?

'A tremendous, magisterial book, informed and underpinned by brilliant historical and political insight. A triumph.' William Boyd, Author of Trio, Restless and Any Human Heart
' A brilliant, panoramic survey ... By the end of this book, you will feel you know many of the holders of the office of prime minister intimately ... A must read.' Andrew Adonis, Former Transport Minister, Education Minister and Head of No. 10 Policy Unit, and Author of Ernest Bevin, Labour's Churchill
'... an intelligent and insightful account of the evolution of the role of prime minister.' Andrew Rawnsley, The Observer (Book of the Week)
'We need some answers, and Anthony Seldon is one of the few prime ministerial biographers to seek to provide them. He does so insightfully and mischievously ...' Steve Richards, Literary Review
'... enriches our understanding of what it takes to run Britain, with some intriguing ideas for improving the Premiership.' Camilla Cavendish, Former Head of No. 10 Policy Unit, and Author of Extra Time: Ten Lessons for Living Longer Better
'Three hundred years of one of the world's most difficult jobs is worth some reflection - and there is no better way to go about that than to read this excellent book.' William Hague, Former Leader of the Opposition, First Secretary of State, Foreign Secretary, and Leader of the House of Commons
'A fascinating review of the role of the prime minister and those who have filled it ... how did they change the role, and how did it change them and the country.' Jacqui Smith, Former Home Secretary