| Publication |
Oxford, Hamlyn, 1994.
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| Description |
48pBlack Spine
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| Series |
History of Britain
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| Summary/Abstract |
This lavishly illustrated book describes the people, events and achievements of twentieth century Britain, with chapters on World War 1 and World War 2, the end of Empire, industrial decline, popular culture, housing and much more.
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| Contents |
Timechart
Introduction
Edwardian Britain
Votes for women
Gloom and disasters
In the trenches
Breaking the deadlock
Fighting for home rule
Houses and homes
Leisure and pastimes
Transport in the '20s and '30s
Old industries in decline
The second world war
The home front
Winning the war 1942-45
Rebuilding Britain
End of the Empire
Good times: The 1960s
Troubles and strikes
The 1980s and into the '90s
A Century of change
Famous people of Modern times
The 20th century Royal Family Tree
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| Standard Number |
0600582132 Pb.
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