Britain since 1945 by David Childs

Britain since 1945 by David Childs

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.

David Childs is a retired Royal Navy officer who worked for the Mary Rose Trust as the Development Director, where he grew interested in Tudor maritime history. The Warship Mary Rose, Tudor Sea Power, and Invading America are three of his significant publications in the topic.

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ISBN 13	9780415519526
ISBN 10	0415519527
Title	Britain since 1945
Author	David Childs
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2012-02-24
Number of pages	502
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