Britain since 1945: A Political HistoryBritain since 1945 is the established textbook on contemporary British political history since the end of the Second World War. David Childs' authoritative chronological survey discusses domestic policy and politics in particular, but also covers external and international relations. This new and improved seventh edition of this important book brings the picture to the present by including the following additions:
Britain since 1945 is essential reading for any student of contemporary British history and politics. |
Contents
ACHIEVEMENT AND AUSTERITY UNDER ATTLEE 194551 | |
COLONIAL RETREAT AND COLD | |
CHURCHILL AND EDEN 195157 | |
MACMILLAN AND THE AFFLUENT SOCIETY 195764 | |
WILSONS ATTEMPTS AT REFORM 196470 | |
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