The Establishment & How Britain Really Works by Owen Jones & Stig Abell 2 Books Set - Non Fiction

Titles in This Set
The Establishment: And How They Get Away With It
How Britain Really Works: Understanding the Ideas and Institutions of a Nation

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin, John Murray Press

Overview
This two-book non-fiction set pairs Owen Jones's landmark investigation into Britain's ruling class with Stig Abell's engaging tour of the institutions that shape everyday national life. The Establishment traces the hidden networks connecting politicians, media moguls, police chiefs, and financiers, arguing that a small elite protects its own interests at the public's expense. How Britain Really Works turns to the nuts and bolts of the nation itself, unpacking the NHS, education, and the constitution with wit and clarity. Together they offer a rounded look at power and institutions in modern Britain.

About the Books
The Establishment: And How They Get Away With It is Owen Jones's incisive examination of the elite networks that dominate British public life. Drawing on interviews with insiders, whistleblowers, and power brokers, Jones maps the revolving door between Westminster, Fleet Street, the City of London, and the police, showing how these interconnected worlds routinely protect entrenched privilege rather than serve ordinary citizens. The book is rigorous political reportage and an urgent call for democratic accountability, written in the forthright style of his earlier work.

How Britain Really Works takes a different but complementary approach. Rather than exposing a conspiracy of elites, Stig Abell sets out to explain, chapter by chapter, how the country's core institutions actually function, from the health service and schools to the legal system and the media. Praised as witty and clear-eyed, the book helps readers make sense of a nation grappling with Brexit and strained public services, without jargon. Read side by side, the two titles give a fuller picture of Britain: who holds power, and how the systems around it operate day to day.

Key Benefits

• Pairs a hard-hitting critique of elite power with a clear-eyed guide to Britain's institutions
• Written by two respected British commentators and broadcasters
• Brand new paperback editions, ready to read or gift straight away
• Ideal for readers interested in politics, current affairs, media, and class in modern Britain
• Sparks great discussion for book clubs and students
• Great value way to build a well-rounded non-fiction politics collection in one purchase

Book-by-Book Guide
The Establishment: And How They Get Away With It — Owen Jones investigates the networks of politicians, media, police, and finance that protect entrenched power in Britain.
How Britain Really Works: Understanding the Ideas and Institutions of a Nation — Stig Abell explains the key institutions shaping modern Britain, from the NHS to the constitution, with wit and clarity.

About the Authors
Owen Jones is a British political commentator and columnist, born in Sheffield and raised in Stockport. The Establishment followed his earlier book on class in Britain, and he has since become one of the country's most widely read left-wing voices, writing regularly for major British newspapers. Stig Abell is a broadcaster and journalist who has presented on Times Radio and BBC Radio 4's Front Row, and previously served as editor and publisher of the Times Literary Supplement and managing editor of one of Britain's biggest newspapers. How Britain Really Works was his first book.

Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for the political news junkie in your life, this pairing offers both a critical exposé and a practical explainer of modern Britain. A thoughtful gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or any current-affairs lover, and an easy way to build a stronger non-fiction shelf.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.