Rennison, Nick

1974

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ISBN 13:
9780857305817
author:
Rennison, Nick
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oldcastle Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.7 x 2 centimetres (0.1
Genre:
History, World History, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.41

Description

1974 was a year of significant change and upheaval. Major political figures left office, and new governments took power. Leaders of nations died, and regimes crumbled. Social and cultural shifts also took place, with the second wave of feminism growing in strength and the rights of historically underrepresented groups being more powerfully asserted. The arts and entertainment industries were experiencing a period of great creativity and innovation. In the world of music, the seeds of the punk revolution were beginning to take root. Meanwhile, in Italy, a landmark referendum protected the right to divorce, a significant step forward for women's rights. On the other hand, the threat of terrorism and violence continued to grow. This book explores the pivotal year of 1974, a decade that laid the foundations for many aspects of modern society.

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