Alwyn W. Turner
Rejoice! Rejoice!: Britain in the 1980s
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781310724
- author:
- Alwyn W. Turner
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Aurum Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.8 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rejoice! Rejoice! Britain in the 1980s The 1980s were a time of great division in Britain, with the country struggling to come to terms with its future. Margaret Thatcher's leadership had brought a sense of promise, but also a sense of uncertainty. As the population of the 1960s began to mature, the question of whether they would buy into the free-market agenda of Thatcherism or the liberal ideals of the new left hung in the balance. The decade was marked by significant events, including the Falklands War, the miners' strike, and the emergence of new cultural icons like Boy George. Yet, despite these developments, the country remained a thoroughly foreign place. This book explores the complexities of British society in the 1980s, revealing a nation still grappling with its identity and sense of purpose.
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