# How I've Tried to Change the World

> A 208-page hardback political memoir by Alexei Sayle covering seven decades of marches and rallies, for readers who want a laugh with their politics.

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## About this gift

Alexei Sayle's political memoir, How I've Tried to Change the World, tells seven decades of marches and rallies for anyone on the left. It suits a history buff, a political friend or anyone who has ever carried a placard.

Sayle traces the struggle from the 1968 demonstrations against the Vietnam War to the first miners' strike in 1974 and the 2003 demonstration against the invasion of Iraq. He also explores why left-wing ideas still matter, and introduces the Other Alexei and his imaginary daughter Tanita.

This 208-page hardback suits a birthday, Father's Day or a Christmas list for a politics fan. Its marches and rallies make a good read for a quiet winter evening. Give the Alexei Sayle fan on your list a copy of How I've Tried to Change the World.

## Key facts

- By Alexei Sayle, published by Orion Publishing Co
- Hardback, 208 pages
- Measures 145 x 224 x 21 mm
- Covers seven decades of marches and rallies
- Includes the Other Alexei and his imaginary daughter Tanita

## What's in the box

- 1 hardback book, 208 pages

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Contents | 208 pages |
| Size | 145 x 224 x 21 mm |
| Author | Alexei Sayle |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Published | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Subjects | Memoirs, Politics & government, Humour |
| ISBN | 9781399629140 |

## Questions

### How many pages does How I've Tried to Change the World have?

It has 208 pages in hardback format.

### What is the book about?

It covers seven decades of social history told through marches and rallies, from the 1968 Vietnam War demonstrations to recent marches in support of Gaza.

### Who wrote it and who published it?

Alexei Sayle wrote it. Orion Publishing Co published it on 3 Sep 2026.