Britain in the Twentieth Century
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In a century of rapid social change, the British people have experienced two world wars, the growth of the welfare state and the loss of Empire.Charles More looks at these and other issues in a comprehensive study of Britain’s political, economic and social history throughout the twentieth century. This accessible new book also engages with topical questions such as the impact of the Labour party and the role of patriotism in British identity.  Thematically organised chapters covering each main period give students a clear portrayal of the century Discussion of major debates, such as why the Liberal Party declined and the Labour Party grew, the importance of the Second World War in bringing about social and political change and changes in women’s roles over the century, is integrated into the textThe book also covers important issues which many textbooks neglect such as the role of the monarchy in twentieth century Britain, the Empire and decolonisation, Britain’s military effectiveness in the two world wars, Britain’s role in forging Western European defence after the Second World War and the ways in which people have conceived of themselves as British – or English, Scottish or WelshIncludes succinct biographies of major figures, explaining their ideas and impact Contains a detailed timeline highlighting key events of the periodAn extensive bibliography provides guidance to extra reading‘Charles More should be commended for distilling the major concepts, historiography and a mass of evidence into a concise and readable narrative... This book would make an excellent introduction to the study of Britainin the 20th century.’Dr Alan Simmonds, Department of History, University of Hull

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Wydawnictwo: angielskie
Data wydania: b.d
Kategoria: Socjologia, filozofia
ISBN: 978-0-582-78483-3
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