The Trading Game, How They Broke Britain & Politics On the Edge 3 Books Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Trading Game
How They Broke Britain
Politics On the Edge

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
/ 9780753560365 / 9781529922868
Publisher: Penguin, WH Allen, Vintage

Overview
This three-book paperback set pairs a candid trading-floor memoir with two sharp accounts of British political life. The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson follows a working-class trader's rise inside a major bank, while How They Broke Britain by James O'Brien investigates the narratives shaping national decline. Politics On the Edge by Rory Stewart offers a former minister's frank memoir of governing under pressure.

About the Books
Each title approaches contemporary Britain from a different angle, building a fuller picture of how money and power actually work. The Trading Game is Gary Stevenson's account of leaving East London to become one of the most successful traders at a major international bank, only to grow disillusioned with a system he came to see as rigged against ordinary people. It's a fast-paced, personal story about risk, wealth, and conscience. How They Broke Britain sees broadcaster James O'Brien turn his forensic style toward the individuals, institutions, and media figures he argues have contributed to the country's economic and political troubles, building his case with the clarity familiar to listeners of his radio show. Politics On the Edge is Rory Stewart's memoir of his years as a Member of Parliament and cabinet minister, offering a candid insider's view of Westminster, from the chaos of leadership contests to the daily compromises of governing. Read together, these three books move from the financial markets to the media to the corridors of government, tracing a single thread: how decisions made far from public view ripple out into everyday life. It's a set for readers who want more than headlines — who want to understand the people, incentives, and systems behind the news.

Key Benefits

• Three complete non-fiction paperbacks in one convenient set
• Covers finance, media, and government from three distinct insider perspectives
• Written by well-known public figures: a trader, a broadcaster, and a former MP
• Perfect for readers of current affairs, politics, and economics
• Great gift idea for anyone who follows UK news and politics podcasts
• Compact paperback format, easy to read and share

Book-by-Book Guide
The Trading Game — Gary Stevenson recounts his journey from a council estate in East London to the trading floor of a major bank, and the toll that world took on him.
How They Broke Britain — James O'Brien builds a case against the figures and institutions he holds responsible for Britain's economic and social decline.
Politics On the Edge — Rory Stewart offers a frank, often wry memoir of his time as an MP and minister, pulling back the curtain on life inside Westminster.

About the Authors
Gary Stevenson is a former trader who became one of the youngest and most successful interest rate traders at Citibank before leaving finance to speak publicly about wealth inequality. James O'Brien is a British broadcaster and LBC radio presenter known for his incisive on-air interviews and commentary on politics and current affairs. Rory Stewart is a former Conservative MP, cabinet minister, and academic who has since become widely known as co-host of a leading politics podcast.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set is a smart gift for the politically curious reader in your life — perfect for birthdays, the holiday season, or a thoughtful addition to any home library. Three distinct voices, one honest look at modern Britain, all in portable paperback format.

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