This concise, accessible, and balanced historical analysis of the Thatcher years and their consequences analyzes many controversial aspects of Margaret Thatcher's premiership, including the Falklands War, the miner's strike, bitter relations with Europe and the ill-fated poll tax. Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief ""Introduction"" and/or ""Background"" to the subject followed by a substantial and authoritative section of ""Analysis"" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct ""Assessme.;Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; An Introduction to the Series; Note on Referencing System; Authors' Acknowledgements; Publisher's Acknowledgements; List of Acronyms; Dedication; Part One: Introduction; 1. The Road to 1979; Mrs Thatcher's Political Rise; Challenge for the Party Leadership (February 1975); Preparing for Power (1975-79); The 1979 Election; Part Two: Analysis; 2. Establishing Hegemony; Appointing a Government (1979); Economic Battles: the First Budget and Economic Strategy (1979-80).