A History of the Modern British Isles, 1914-1999: Circumstances, Events and Outcomes
Arthur Marwick
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Paperback. Presents a 'total history' of the British Isles from the outbreak of the First World War through to the late 1990s. This volume offers readers a multi-layered narrative combining social, economic, cultural and political perspectives on this era of significant and rapid change. It also describes the 'big events' that dominated British politics. Series: History of the Modern British Isles. Num Pages: 432 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 169 x 26. Weight in Grams: 740.
This book presents a "total history" of the British Isles from the outbreak of the First World War through to the late 1990s. Written by one of the pioneers of twentieth-century history, the volume offers readers a multi-layered narrative combining social, economic, cultural and political perspectives on this era of significant and rapid change.
This book presents a "total history" of the British Isles from the outbreak of the First World War through to the late 1990s. Written by one of the pioneers of twentieth-century history, the volume offers readers a multi-layered narrative combining social, economic, cultural and political perspectives on this era of significant and rapid change.
The author describes the "big events" that dominated British politics through the twentieth-century. He gives due weight to developments outside England in Scotland and Wales, and provides substantial coverage of the Irish question, highlighting the extent to which Ireland has been a preoccupation throughout the period. ... Read more
Professor Marwick writes in an engaging way, suitable for general readers and students. Throughout he emphasizes the "reflexive quality" of the book, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of historical study and to participate actively in the historical enquiry.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Series
History of the Modern British Isles
Number of Pages
436
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631195221
SKU
V9780631195221
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About Arthur Marwick
Professor Arthur Marwick is Hed of the History Department and was founding Professor of History at the Open University. He has held visiting professorships at The State University of New York at Buffalo, Stanford University, L’Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris, Rhodes College, Memphis and the University of Perugia. His many books include The Sixties (1998), The ... Read more
Reviews for A History of the Modern British Isles, 1914-1999: Circumstances, Events and Outcomes
"Lucid, sound and authoritative, it exhibits a deep familiairty with secondary and primary sources, the fruits of a long and productive study of 20th-century British history." Times Higher Education Supplement "This is a useful general history and an invaluable work of reference." Irish Democrat "There are many positive aspects to this book. Above all, ... Read more