Mark Vickers has given us a wonderful new reference book of the beliefs (and non-beliefs) of 20th-century PMs - a meaty volume that can also be consumed as a social history of British religion. * The Telegraph *
This is a remarkable book, one which goes where historians have in the past been reluctant to go. It is packed with information and insights . . . so full of new perception that it has to be read not just by political buffs, but by anyone concerned with the role of religion in public life. * The Irish Catholic *
Faith defined the reigns of many of our kings and queens. The faith of the Prime Ministers, however, has been largely overlooked by historians. This carefully researched and well-written study reveals the religious faith of our Prime Ministers, or lack of it, in vivid colours. Prepare to be shocked and surprised as the author lays bare their souls -- Sir Anthony Seldon, Biographer of the Prime Ministers
A brilliant, fascinating, surprising, sometimes touching parade of nineteen believers, heretics, agnostics, atheists, mystics, astrologers, bigots and Bible-thumping pagans: enlightening and entertaining from start to finish. -- Brendan Walsh * The Tablet *
Secularism has air brushed the role of religion from the formation and motivation of our Prime Ministers. This book demonstrates the conclusive and increasing importance of faith in the lives of the twentieth-century premiers. -- Jeremy Black, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Exeter
Do Christian beliefs, values and prayer have a place in contemporary politics? What have we to fear if they don't? This timely study reveals the surprising extent to which the Prime Ministers of the last century were influenced by their Christian upbringing and faith - and suggests how their successors could benefit from a similar ethical foundation. -- Tim Farron, MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, 2015-17
