David Kynaston
Austerity Britain, 1945-1951
- ISBN 13:
- 9780747599234
- author:
- David Kynaston
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 704
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Austerity Britain, 1945-1951 by David Kynaston explores the transformative period in British history following the end of World War II. The book chronicles the country's journey from 1945 to the general election of 1951, which saw the return of Winston Churchill and the Conservatives to power. During this period, significant social and economic changes took place, including the introduction of the National Health Service and the establishment of the welfare state. Kynaston examines the impact of these changes on British society, politics, and culture. Through a detailed and engaging narrative, Kynaston sheds light on the complexities of this pivotal era, providing a nuanced understanding of the Britain that emerged in the aftermath of the war.
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