A Companion to Contemporary Britain 1939 - 2000, Paperback / softback Book

A Companion to Contemporary Britain 1939 - 2000 Paperback / softback

Edited by Paul (University of Edinburgh) Addison, Harriet (Institute of Historical Research, University of London) Jones

Part of the Blackwell Companions to British History series

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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 WarLooks 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 EuropeExplores cultural issues, such as class consciousness, immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and the impact of the mass mediaCovers domestic politics and the economyIntroduces the varied perspectives dominating historical writing on this periodIdentifies the key issues which are likely to fuel future debate

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