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Nicola Sturgeon
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The Definitive Biography of a Defining Scottish Leader
David Torrance on the rise of Scotland's longest-serving First Minister
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About the Ebook
How did working-class girl from Ayrshire become one of Scotland and the UK's most prominent politicians? Identified as a rising star by the SNP leadership shortly after she joined the party as a teenager, when the Nationalists formed their first Scottish Government in 2007 Nicola Sturgeon swiftly became one of its most successful ministers. By the time Alex Salmond resigned as First Minister after the No vote in the Scottish independence referendum, she was viewed as his natural successor, leading her party to its remarkable success at the 2015 general election.In this book, David Torrance traces the life and career of a remarkable woman.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the political career that reshaped contemporary Scotland
- Learn the personal and political story behind Scotland's longest-serving First Minister
- Engage with authoritative political biography from a leading commentator
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
David Torrance was a journalist and broadcaster as well as the author and editor of more than a dozen books on Scottish politics and history. He completed a PhD in history and political science in 2017. Like all good Scotsmen, he lives in London, where he is a constitutional specialist at the House of Commons Library.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 20 October 2016
Print Length: 216 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857908469
Format: Ebook
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