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A Companion to Early Twentieth-Century Britain

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A Companion to Early Twentieth-Century Britain offers an extensive overview of the social, political, and cultural transformations in Britain during the early 1900s. The book provides in-depth analysis and insights into key events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation's history during this dynamic period. It's an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complex developments in Britain as it transitioned through war, peace, and societal change.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the dynamic and transformative decades of early twentieth-century Britain. It offers in-depth insights into the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped modern Britain, making it an engaging read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.

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A Companion to Early Twentieth-Century Britain

This Companion brings together thirty-two new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to the literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social, and economic history of Britain between 1900 and 1939.

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A Companion to Early Twentieth-Century Britain brings together 32 new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to the literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social, and economic history of Britain between 1900 and 1939.

Covers political, social, and economic history:

  • Examines controversial issues over the social impact of the First World War, especially on women.
  • Provides substantial coverage of changes in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland as well as in England.

Includes a substantial bibliography, which will be a valuable guide to secondary sources.

Series: Blackwell Companions to British History

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Reviews highlight that A Companion to Early Twentieth-Century Britain offers readable and accessible essays, serving as a valuable introduction for students. The volume includes thirty-two essays on diverse topics from 1900 to 1939, noted for their impressive variety and strong contributions, making it a valuable resource in historical studies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405189996

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 December 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Chris Wrigley

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1061g

Pages: 608

About the Author

Chris Wrigley was formerly the Head of the School of History and Art History and is Professor of Modern British History at Nottingham University. He has been President of the Historical Association (1996–9), Vice-President of the Royal Historical Society and Chair of the Society for the Study of Labour History. He was awarded an Honorary Litt.D. by the University of East Anglia in 1998. He was also editor of The Historian from 1993 to 1998. His previous books include David Lloyd George and the British Labour Movement (1976), Arthur Henderson (1990), Lloyd George and the Challenge of Labour (1990) and Lloyd George (1992).

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