Andrew Thorpe
Britain in the 1930s: The Deceptive Decade
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631174110
- author:
- Andrew Thorpe
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 21.59 x 13.97 x 0.89 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Britain in the 1930s: A Decade of Contrasts Andrew Thorpe's new analysis cuts through the debate surrounding this pivotal decade in British history, providing fresh insights into politics, economics and society. The 1930s were marked by stark contrasts - periods of prosperity alongside grinding poverty, competent government alongside political timidity. This book offers a nuanced exploration of these contradictions, shedding light on the complexities of a decade that continues to fascinate historians and scholars today. By examining the key issues of the time, Thorpe provides a balanced and authoritative account of Britain's experience in the 1930s, one that challenges prevailing myths and offers a new perspective on this most contested of decades.
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