Lavinia reviewed Killing Thatcher by Rory Carroll
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4 stars
I had never given much thought to the Brighton bombing before, but after reading Rory Carroll's well-researched and fascinating book, I realized that the event was a turning point in British history. “Killing Thatcher" is a detailed account of one of the most significant events in recent British history, the IRA’s infamous attack on the Grand Hotel in Brighton in 1984.
Carroll explores several issues related to the Brighton bombing. He looks at the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, as well as the political context of the time, to understand the motivations behind the attack. He also examines the background of Patrick Magee, the man responsible for the attack, the manhunt and the investigation that followed. He reflects on the impact of the bombing on British politics, including its effect on Margaret Thatcher‘s leadership and the Conservative Party.
Carroll explores several issues related to the Brighton bombing. He looks at the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, as well as the political context of the time, to understand the motivations behind the attack. He also examines the background of Patrick Magee, the man responsible for the attack, the manhunt and the investigation that followed. He reflects on the impact of the bombing on British politics, including its effect on Margaret Thatcher‘s leadership and the Conservative Party.
