Nigel Knight (born 1956) is a

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, author and

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. He has written books entitled ''Governing Britain since 1945'' and ''Churchill: The Greatest Briton Unmasked''.

Professional background

Knight is a

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and Director of Studies in

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Churchill College Churchill College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. It has a primary focus on science, engineering and technology, but still retains a strong interest in the arts and humanities. In 1958, a trust was establish ...

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, and he lectures in the Faculty of Economics and Politics. His book, ''Churchill: The Greatest Briton Unmasked'', is a critical

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of British politician

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. His book, ''Governing Britain since 1945'' (2006), covers 60 years of British social policy.

Published works

* Knight, Nigel (2006). ''Governing Britain Since 1945'', Politicos Publishing, * Knight, Nigel (2008). ''Churchill: The Greatest Briton Unmasked'', David & Charles, 408 pages.

References

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