Ackroyd, Peter
Innovation: The History of England Volume VI (The History of England)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509896738
- author:
- Ackroyd, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3.6 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Social History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Innovation: The History of England Volume VI brings to a close Peter Ackroyd's acclaimed series with a sweeping narrative that spans nearly a century. From the end of the Boer War and the accession of Edward VII, to the end of the twentieth century and the reign of Elizabeth II, this book chronicles a period of immense change in England. A century marked by two world wars, four monarchs, and significant social upheaval is vividly recounted here. The rise of the Labour Party, women's suffrage, the birth of the NHS, and the transformation of suburbia are just a few of the key events that shaped this era. Through it all, Ackroyd masterfully weaves together the stories of notable figures from literature and politics. This is Peter Ackroyd at his best, delivering a richly peopled and engaging account of one of England's most pivotal periods.
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