Iain Dale's survey of the 55 Prime Ministers who have occupied the post since Sir Robert Walpole in 1721 offers a wealth of insights into three centuries of Westminster politics. But it lacks any unifying vision or analytical edge
Each of our 55 PMs, starting with Sir Robert Walpole, is granted a chapter, each written by a different hand. Not all the writers are scintillating. In fact, the podcast where the authors of the essays discuss their PMs is much more interesting (and its free).