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Britain Since 1945: A Political History
Contributor(s): Childs, David (Author)
ISBN: 0415519527     ISBN-13: 9780415519526
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $54.40  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Modern - 21st Century
- History | Europe - Great Britain - General
Dewey: 941.085
LCCN: 2011044184
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.75 lbs) 502 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
- Cultural Region - British Isles
 
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Publisher Description:

Britain 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:

  • Tony Blair's resignation and Gordon Brown's accession to power
  • immigration
  • the financial crisis from 2007: the first bank run in Britain since 1866
  • the 'Special-relationship' with the US and Obama
  • the 2010 General elcetion and the first coalition government since 1945
  • 'Broken Britain' and Crime
  • the era of 'owned by China'
  • and Britain's place in a turbulent world.

Britain since 1945 is essential reading for any student of contemporary British history and politics.