Webster, Wendy
Mixing It: Diversity in World War Two Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198735762
- author:
- Webster, Wendy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 23.7 x 16.3 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
During World War II, Britain became a melting pot of cultures from around the world. This period saw the largest influx of people into the country, with troops, war-workers, nurses, refugees, exiles, and prisoners-of-war arriving chiefly from Europe, America, and the British Empire. Through personal stories, Mixing It sheds light on ordinary lives transformed by extraordinary circumstances. The book explores the experiences of individuals who were part of this diverse population, including those who fled persecution, fought for their countries, or struggled to survive in a war-torn Britain. By recovering this forgotten history, Mixing It illuminates the significance of World War II in shaping modern Britain's multicultural identity and resonates with contemporary debates on immigration.
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