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A Companion to Contemporary Britain covers the key themes and debates of 20th-century history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the end of the century.

  • Assesses the impact of the Second World War
  • Looks at Britain’s role in the wider world, including the legacy of Empire, Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States, and integration with continental Europe
  • Explores cultural issues, such as class consciousness, immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and the impact of the mass media
  • Covers domestic politics and the economy
  • Introduces the varied perspectives dominating historical writing on this period
  • Identifies the key issues which are likely to fuel future debate

A Companion to Contemporary Britain 1939 - 2000

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Hardback by Paul Addison , Harriet Jones

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 06/04/2005
    ISBN13: 9780631220404, 978-0631220404
    ISBN10: 0631220402

    Number of Pages: 600

    Non Fiction , History

    Description

    A Companion to Contemporary Britain covers the key themes and debates of 20th-century history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the end of the century.

    • Assesses the impact of the Second World War
    • Looks at Britain’s role in the wider world, including the legacy of Empire, Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States, and integration with continental Europe
    • Explores cultural issues, such as class consciousness, immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and the impact of the mass media
    • Covers domestic politics and the economy
    • Introduces the varied perspectives dominating historical writing on this period
    • Identifies the key issues which are likely to fuel future debate

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