Breaking the code
Gyles Brandreth
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Breaking the code
Published
2000
Publisher
Phoenix
Pages
553
ISBN-10
0753809192
Description
"Gyles Brandreth's candid journal paints a portrait of 1990s government - warts and all." "Brandreth - MP for the City of Chester, Parliamentary Private Secretary in three departments of state, Government Whip and Lord Commissioner of the Treasury - enjoyed a ringside seat at the great political events of the decade." "Breaking the Code covers the years from the fall of Thatcher to the election of Tony Blair, encompassing a fascinating first-hand record of the roller-coaster Major years. And, uniquely, this book contains the first-ever insider's account of the hitherto secret world that is the Government Whips' Office." "With revealing, and frequently hilarious, descriptions of key figures of the time, from the leading players (Kenneth Clarke, Michael Heseltine, John Major himself) to the Ministers who fell from grace (David Mellor, Jonathan Aitken, Neil Hamilton), and with a cast that includes the Queen, Richard Nixon, Joanna Lumley and William Hague, Gyles Brandreth is wry, shrewd and wonderfully indiscreet."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Breaking the code?
This edition of Breaking the code has approximately 553 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Breaking the code?
For most readers, Breaking the code typically takes between 11h 31m and 7h 41m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 138,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 138,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Breaking the code?
The estimated word count for Breaking the code is approximately 138,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Breaking the code?
Breaking the code was written by Gyles Brandreth.
When was Breaking the code published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.