Calder, Angus
The People's War: Britain, 1939-45
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712652841
- author:
- Calder, Angus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pimlico
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 4.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Battles & campaigns
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The People's War: Britain 1939-1945 Angus Calder presents a comprehensive narrative of Britain's experience in World War II, moving beyond the great events and leading figures to explore the daily lives of ordinary people on the Home Front. From air raid wardens and factory workers to housewives and pacifists, Calder reveals how the British people came together in ways that challenged social conventions. This revisionist work draws on oral testimony and neglected social documentation to challenge the popular image of national unity during the war years. By examining the experiences of ordinary people, Calder sheds new light on a period often seen as a time of national unity and sacrifice. Through its detailed and engaging narrative, The People's War offers a fresh perspective on one of the most significant periods in British history.
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