Pugh, Peter
Headline Britons 1921-1925
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785782091
- author:
- Pugh, Peter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Icon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.28 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
1921-1925 Seen Through Six Unique Figures of the Time
This book paints a unique picture of British life in the 20th and 21st centuries by re-examining some of the country's most notable characters. Each five-year span tells the stories of individuals who stood out among their contemporaries, offering a fresh perspective on the era. The decade between 1921 and 1925 was marked by significant change, from the postwar boom that brought new household gadgets to the economic downturn that followed. Despite the myths surrounding the 'swinging twenties', this period was actually shaped by trailblazing characters such as Marie Stopes, John Reith, and Horatio Bottomley. Through their stories, Peter Pugh sheds light on a fascinating era of British history, revealing the complexities and contradictions of a time when progress and decline coexisted.Related Products
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