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Margaret Thatcher was one of the most controversial figures of the 20th Century. Praised by some as a fearless leader and feminist icon, and despised by others as a heartless politician, the Iron Lady caused divisions wherever she went. But why did Britain’s first female Prime Minister inspire such extreme hatred? What policies did she implement, how did they affect the communities of Britain? And what, if anything, is her legacy today?

This is a Short History of Margaret Thatcher.

Written by Nicole Edmunds. With thanks to Chris Collins, historian, and editor of Margaretthatcher.org.

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