Synopses & Reviews
Since 1945 Great Britain has experienced the loss of the empire, economic decline and recovery, entry into Europe, evolution into a multicultural society and devolution. In this book, six distinguished historians each take a theme and set out the fundamental nature and development of each.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-242) and index.
Table of Contents
Introduction,
Kathleen Burk1. Politics, John Turner
2. Economic growth, economic decline, Jim Tomlinson
3. Society and civil society, Jose Harris
4. Two cultures - one or many?, Peter Mandler
5. Britain and the wider world, David Reynolds
6. Ireland - between hope and history, Dermot Keogh
Conclusion, Kathleen Burk
Further Reading
Chronology
Maps
Index