{"product_id":"9780008622060","title":"Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanes, Trains and Toilet Doors\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captivating exploration of the pivotal moments that have shaped modern British politics, all occurring far from the hallowed halls of Westminster. Author Matt Chorley takes readers on a journey through unexpected locales—car parks, village halls, and seaside resorts—where chance meetings and spontaneous decisions significantly influenced political trajectories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a series of engaging anecdotes and insightful interviews, Chorley recounts remarkable incidents, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe duel involving Pitt the Younger, a moment that echoed through political history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMargaret Thatcher's serendipitous encounter with a voice coach on a train, a meeting that would impact her public persona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eJohn Major's dental appointment, which unexpectedly catapulted him to No10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach story is woven together with a narrative style that is both informative and entertaining, highlighting the often-overlooked events that have shaped the political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChorley delves into themes of chance, fate, and the unpredictable nature of politics. He illustrates how the most significant outcomes can stem from the most ordinary of circumstances, prompting readers to reconsider the narratives that dominate political discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A delightful reminder that history is not just made in grand settings but often in the most unassuming places.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a must-read for anyone interested in the quirks of political history, as well as fans of Chorley's previous works, which similarly combine wit and insight into the world of politics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950956245324,"sku":"9780008622060","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780008622060_front.webp?v=1765274506","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/de-eu\/products\/9780008622060","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}