Sandbrook, Dominic
White Heat: A History of Britain in the Swinging Sixties: 1964-1970 v. 2
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349118208
- author:
- Sandbrook, Dominic
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 976
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 5.1 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: postwar, from c 1945 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Harold Wilson's famous reference to 'white heat' captured the optimistic spirit of a society in the midst of breathtaking change. British life seemed to have taken on a dramatic new momentum in the 1960s, with Swinging London, strikes, and demonstrations, as well as the intrigue of Westminster and the drama of the World Cup, all contributing to a sense of dynamic change.
This historical narrative, written by Dominic Sandbrook, looks behind the myths of the Swinging Sixties to uncover the contradictions of a society caught between optimism and decline. The memories, images, and colourful personalities of those heady times still resonate today, from the fashion of the era to the politics and social change that defined the period.
With a rich and readable narrative, Sandbrook offers a nuanced exploration of a pivotal moment in British history, one that continues to shape our understanding of the country's past and present.
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