The Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations
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The Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations by Antony Jay
`funny, striking, thought-provoking and incisive ...will appeal to those browsing through it as least as much as to those who wish to use it as a work of reference' Observer `Completely captures the comic aspect of politics while still presenting some serious messages ...It is hard to stop browsing once you start' Daily Mail `This reader devoured it from cover to cover, discovering ...some excellent and unfamiliar quotations ...it fills a serious gap.' Financial Times `Marshalled with wit and meticulous attribution of sources' Guardian `full of good one-liners ' Sunday Telegraph This lively and illuminating dictionary presents a vintage crop of over 4,000 quotations reflecting every facet of political life. Examples range from the pivotal and momentous to the rhetorical, the sincere, the bemused, the tongue-in-cheek, and the downright rude, with memorable words from the old hands as well as from contemporary politicians. `Politics is just like showbusiness, you have a hell of an opening, coast for a while and then have a hell of a close.' Ronald Reagan `A big cat detained briefly in a poodle parlour, sharpening her claws on the velvet.' Matthew Parris of Lady Thatcher in the House of Lords This book is intended for journalists; writers; politicians; speech-writers; anyone with an interest in politics from classical and biblical times to the present day.Antony Jay is a popular television writer and producer whose credits include the hugely successful comedies Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.
| SKU | GOR005449611 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192800718 |
| ISBN 10 | 019280071X |
| Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations |
| Author | Antony Jay |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1999-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
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| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
