David Kynaston
Modernity Britain: 1957-1962
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408844380
- author:
- David Kynaston
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 880
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 6.1 x 30.4 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
David Kynaston's Modernity Britain 1957-1962 is a landmark social history of post-war Britain, bringing together the final two volumes of his acclaimed series. This monumental work captures the birth pangs of modern Britain, a time of great social change and upheaval. The late 1950s to early 1960s was a period of significant cultural and social transformation, marked by the emergence of new forces such as 'youth' and the progressive middle class. The book explores this pivotal era, revealing the ways in which the contours of modern Britain began to take shape.
Related Products
Related Products
Family Britain, 1951-1957 (Tales of a New Jerusalem)
Kynaston, David
£16.92
David Kynaston's Family Britain, 1951-1957 offers a unique perspective on everyday life in post-war Britain. Through a rich tapestry of voices, Kynaston brings to life the experiences of ordinary...
A History of Modern Britain
Marr, Andrew
£15.68
A History of Modern Britain by Andrew Marr explores the complex and often contradictory nature of Britain's recent past. The book delves into the ways in which consumerism, celebrity, and...
Modern Britain, 1750 to the Present (Cambridge History of Britain)
Vernon, James
£30.60
A comprehensive history of modern Britain spans from the 18th century to the present day. James Vernon's narrative explores the rise and fall of liberal ideas about markets, governments, and empires,...
Early Modern Britain, 1450-1750 (Cambridge History of Britain)
Miller, John
£28.35
This comprehensive introduction to early modern Britain covers three centuries of history, from the Wars of the Roses to the formation of 'Britain'. The book explores the gradual integration of...
Elizabethans: How Modern Britain Was Forged
Marr, Andrew
£15.38
The story of Britain during the long reign of Queen Elizabeth II is one of transformation and evolution. From 1953 to the present day, Andrew Marr explores how the country was shaped by its people,...