Gregor
I began reading this book with little knowledge of Enoch Powell beyond the infamous Birmingham speech, and have come away astonished by his contributions to British politics. His views on the EEC (now the EU), the economy (he felt he should have "a half-share of Milton Friedman's Nobel Prize"), and the Unionist cause in Northern Ireland have, in my eyes, all been vindicated by the years. I think even those who would never agree with Powell's political views could take a lot from this book, so thorough it is in its journey through post-war British politics. This is the best book I have read in 2025.
I began reading this book with little knowledge of Enoch Powell beyond the infamous Birmingham speech, and have come away astonished by his contributions to British politics. His views on the EEC (now the EU), the economy (he felt he should have "a half-share of Milton Friedman's Nobel Prize"), and the Unionist cause in Northern Ireland have, in my eyes, all been vindicated by the years. I think even those who would never agree with Powell's political views could take a lot from this book, so thorough it is in its journey through post-war British politics. This is the best book I have read in 2025.
An interesting read that offers many strong arguments for why less government could be better for society. Some of the topics covered were already well-known to me, but there were some surprises too, such as the exploration of how views have changed around the process of giving birth. If someone is not already well-acquainted with libertarian ideas, then this would be an excellent starting point for them to see whether or not they resonate with this philosophy.
An interesting read that offers many strong arguments for why less government could be better for society. Some of the topics covered were already well-known to me, but there were some surprises too, such as the exploration of how views have changed around the process of giving birth. If someone is not already well-acquainted with libertarian ideas, then this would be an excellent starting point for them to see whether or not they resonate with this philosophy.