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aront's review against another edition
5.0
As others have noted, this is not a dry, technical discussion of the British political system. Rather it is an astute insider’s critique of that system and a description of how it actually works. Along with this comes an insightful discussion of the associated issues raised by this system.
As someone living in a country currently undergoing a constitutional crisis, the insights into how similar issues arise in another country, provides a fascinating perspective.
In general, this book raises one big question: which is more important, the system of government or the people in the government? It more and more seems the latter. It seems, across most countries, that the current political class comes from the very bottom of the barrel.
As someone living in a country currently undergoing a constitutional crisis, the insights into how similar issues arise in another country, provides a fascinating perspective.
In general, this book raises one big question: which is more important, the system of government or the people in the government? It more and more seems the latter. It seems, across most countries, that the current political class comes from the very bottom of the barrel.
davidsteinsaltz's review against another edition
3.0
It's not a book of which you would say, it makes you love the topic, even if you don't care about the topic. But if you are interested, it gives a good, quick introduction to some of the basics of British politics.
fractaltexan's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting and concise introduction to the complexities of British Politics
dani_reviews's review against another edition
Just terribly dull to read. I feel like I could learn what I’m hoping to learn from much more engaging media. Other Very Short Introduction books I’ve read have also been academic in nature, but they were still written in a practical and interesting manner.
phthadani's review against another edition
4.0
Highly highly recommend if you know a little about the British Politics and want to extend your knowledge into it.
halfpastanna's review against another edition
this book is titled an "introduction" and yet the author assumed that I would know what an "MP" is and what "the house of commons" is....
lilyxalice's review against another edition
5.0
A very engaging and informative introduction to the main areas of British Politics. Particularly helpful for A level Politics by giving a deeper understanding of the course.
agatabryl's review against another edition
Mój fav rodziła to ostatni rodziła bo autor w nim tylko obraża brexit. Reszty chyba nie zrozumiałam.