Austerity Britain, 1945-1951 by David Kynaston
Offers a fresh perspective on Britain during six momentous years(1945-1951). This book features a narrative of how the victorious 1945 Labour government shaped the political, economic and social landscape.
Praise for Kynaston's City of London series 'The four volumes of his City history of the last 200 years are a splendid achievement invaluable' Howard Davies, The Times 'With this volume, there ends the most interesting and original piece of history writing of our times.' James Buchan, Evening Standard 'Like the earlier volumes, this book is rich in detail and splendidly entertaining Kynaston relates these events with great verve.' Sunday Telegraph
David Kynaston was born in Aldershot in 1951. He has been a professional historian since 1973 and has written fifteen books, including The City of London (1994-2001), a widely acclaimed four-volume history, and W.G.'s Birthday Party, an account of the Gentleman vs. the Players at Lord's in July 1898. He is currently a visiting professor at Kingston University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747579854 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747579857 |
| Title | Austerity Britain, 1945-1951 |
| Author | David Kynaston |
| Series | Tales Of A New Jerusalem |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2007-05-07 |
| Number of pages | 704 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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