ISBN: 9781846687402

As fascinating as it was entertaining when it was first published. it's disturbing how much still resonates. If Corbyn seeks a cautionary tale, he need look no further. -- Val McDermid Ne… More...

As fascinating as it was entertaining when it was first published. it's disturbing how much still resonates. If Corbyn seeks a cautionary tale, he need look no further. -- Val McDermid New Statesman . The Nile on eBay   A Very British Coup by Chris Mullin Acclaimed political satire now back in print with Serpent's Tail - from the celebrated diarist of A View From The Foothills. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Former steel worker Harry Perkins, has, against all the odds, led the Labour Party to a stunning victory at the general election. His manifesto includes the removal of American bases, public control of finance, and the dismantling of the newspaper monopolies. The Establishment is appalled by the prospect, and secretly decides that something must be done. As M15 conspires with the city and the press barons, Perkins the PM finds himself in a no-holds-barred battle for survival. Notes Reissue, following the success of the Channel 4 adaptation, with a new foreword by the author. Back Cover Preposterous' Daily Telegraph The classic political thriller Against the odds, former steel worker Harry Perkins has led the Labour party to a stunning victory. Now he's going to dismantle Britain's nuclear warheads, bring finance under public control and dismantle the media empires. But the establishment isn't going down without a fight. As MI5 conspires with the city and press barons to bring Perkins down, he finds himself caught up in a no-holds-barred battle for survival. Described as 'the political novel of the decade' when it was first published, A Very British Coup is as fresh and relevant now as it ever has been. 'A delicious fantasy' Observer 'A spiffing read ... calculated to grip blue-rinsed Conservative ladies and make Socialist eyes pop' People 'A political thriller, which has you on the edge of your seat from start to finish' Oxford Mail Design: Dan Mogford Author Biography Chris Mullin has been Member of Parliament for Sunderland South since 1987. Before being elected as an MP, he had worked as a journalist on the ITV documentary programme World in Action and had been editor of Tribune. A Very British Coup is his best known novel to date and was made into an award winning television series. His political diaries, A View from the Foothills, are published by Profile Books. Review As fascinating as it was entertaining when it was first published ... it's disturbing how much still resonates. If Corbyn seeks a cautionary tale, he need look no further. -- Val McDermid * New Statesman *Rattles along with speed and great credibility * The Times *A delicious fantasy... crisply written and the story belts along * Observer *A world of power struggle in Downing Street, Fleet Street, Whitehall and Washington * New Statesman *A spiffing read... calculated to grip blue-rinsed Conservative ladies and make Socialist eyes pop * People *Chris Mullin's book is the first for some time that I have stayed awake to finish -- Ken Livingstone * Labour Herald *A curious Molotov cocktail * Financial Times *Entertaining propaganda * Literary Review *A very effective political thriller, which hasyou on the edge of your seat from start to finish * Oxford Mail *Entertaining to anyone interested in contemporary politics * Glasgow Herald *...a brilliant concept that opened the way for my own novels -- Michael DobbsCompulsive reading * City Limits * Promotional The classic political thriller that foretold the rise of Corbyn, from the acclaimed author of A View from the Foothills Long Description Acclaimed political satire now back in print with Serpent's Tail - from the celebrated diarist of A View From The Foothills. Former steel worker Harry Perkins, has, against all the odds, led the Labour Party to a stunning victory at the general election. His manifesto includes the removal of American bases, public control of finance, and the dismantling of the newspaper monopolies. The Establishment is appalled by the prospect, and secretly decides that something must be done. As M15 conspires with the city and the press barons, Perkins the PM finds himself in a no-holds-barred battle for survival. Review Text As fascinating as it was entertaining when it was first published ... it's disturbing how much still resonates. If Corbyn seeks a cautionary tale, he need look no further. Review Quote As fascinating as it was entertaining when it was first published ... it's disturbing how much still resonates. If Corbyn seeks a cautionary tale, he need look no further.,Rattles along with speed and great credibility,A delicious fantasy... crisply written and the story belts along,A world of power struggle in Downing Street, Fleet Street, Whitehall and Washington,A spiffing read... calculated to grip blue-rinsed Conservative ladies and make Socialist eyes pop,Chris Mullin's book is the first for some time that I have stayed awake to finish,A curious Molotov cocktail,Entertaining propaganda,A very effective political thriller, which hasyou on the edge of your seat from start to finish,Entertaining to anyone interested in contemporary politics,...a brilliant concept that opened the way for my own novels,Compulsive reading Promotional "Headline" The classic political thriller that foretold the rise of Corbyn, from the acclaimed author of A View from the Foothills Author Comments By the respected Labour back-bencher and diarist Chris Mullin Description for Sales People Extremely topical subject matter that should appeal to Corbyn fans and sceptis alike., A Very British Coup was adapted for Channel 4 and starred Ray McAnally,Will appeal to fans of In the Loop and The Thick of It Details ISBN1846687403 Author Chris Mullin Publisher Profile Books Ltd Year 2010 ISBN-10 1846687403 ISBN-13 9781846687402 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Serpent's Tail Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Place of Publication London Edition Main Translated from English Language English Subtitle The novel that foretold the rise of Corbyn Pages 240 Publication Date 2010-01-14 Replaced by 9781846689130 UK Release Date 2010-01-14 AU Release Date 2010-01-14 Edition Description Main Alternative 9781847652270 Audience General NZ Release Date 2010-02-28 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:156328564; , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781846687402, Publication Year: 2010, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: A Very British Coup: the Novel That Foretold the Rise of Corbyn, Item Height: 198mm, Topic: General Politics, Books, Item Width: 129mm, Item Weight: 204g, Number of Pages: 240 Pages, Profile Books<

2010, ISBN: 9781846687402

Profile Books, Taschenbuch, Auflage: UK ed. 240 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-01-14T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9781846687402, 0.2 kg, Verkaufsrang: 1382180, Gegenwartslite… More...

Profile Books, Taschenbuch, Auflage: UK ed. 240 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-01-14T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9781846687402, 0.2 kg, Verkaufsrang: 1382180, Gegenwartsliteratur, Literatur & Fiktion, Kategorien, Bücher, Politik, Unterhaltungsliteratur, Spionage & Politik, Thriller & Suspense, Krimis & Thriller, Taschenbücher, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Englische Bücher, Profile Books, 2010<