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A Companion to Early Twentieth-Century Britain
Chris Wrigley
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Description for A Companion to Early Twentieth-Century Britain
Paperback. This Companion brings together thirty-two new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to the literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social, and economic history of Britain between 1900 and 1939. Editor(s): Wrigley, Chris. Series: Blackwell Companions to British History. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJC; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1044.
This Companion brings together 32 new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to the literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social and economic history of Britain between 1900 and 1939.
This Companion brings together 32 new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to the literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social and economic history of Britain between 1900 and 1939.
- Examines controversial issues over the social impact of the First World War, especially on women
- Provides substantial coverage of changes in Wales, Scotland and Ireland as well as in England
- Includes a substantial bibliography, which will be a valuable guide to secondary sources
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Blackwell Companions to British History
Condition
New
Weight
1044g
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405189996
SKU
V9781405189996
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99-50
About Chris Wrigley
Chris Wrigley was formerly the Head of the School of History and Art History and is Professor of Modern British History at Nottingham University. He has been President of the Historical Association (1996–9), Vice-President of the Royal Historical Society and Chair of the Society for the Study of Labour History. He was awarded an Honorary Litt.D. by the University of ... Read more
Reviews for A Companion to Early Twentieth-Century Britain
"The essays are readable and accessible, and ... provide an introduction to early twentieth-century Britain for students who will benefit from the 35-page bibliography of secondary sources." Economic History Review "Wrigley's volume offers thirty-two essays on various aspects of British history between 1900 and 1939. Both the cast of contributors, and the variety of topics they cover, are impressive ... Read more