Hennessy, Peter
Never Again: Britain 1945-1951
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141016023
- author:
- Hennessy, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 1 mm X 1 mm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: postwar, from c 1945 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Never Again Britain 1945-1951
This comprehensive history explores Britain's postwar period, a time marked by the shadow of war and the emergence of new global dynamics. As the foundations of the new Europe took shape and former colonies gained independence, Britain was forced to redefine its place in the world.
The book delves into both high politics and everyday life, recreating the mood of the era and shedding light on how people lived, worked, and dressed during this pivotal period. From rationing and rebuilding to the founding of the NHS and welfare state, Hennessy's account provides a nuanced understanding of Britain's journey towards recovery.
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