ISBN:
0253029724
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9780253030184
,
9780253029720
,
9780253029997
Language:
English
Pages:
XV, 268 Seiten
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Karten
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Black, Jeremy, 1955- author History of Britain, 1945 to Brexit
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Black, Jeremy, 1955 - A History of Britain, 1945 to Brexit.
DDC:
940.085
Keywords:
Social change History
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20th century
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Great Britain
;
Social change History
;
21st century
;
Great Britain
;
Politics and government
;
Social change
;
Social conditions
;
Social change History 20th century
;
Social change History 21st century
;
Great Britain History
;
Elizabeth II, 1952-
;
Great Britain History
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George VI, 1936-1952
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Great Britain Politics and government
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1945-
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Great Britain Social conditions
;
1945-
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Great Britain
;
Great Britain History Elizabeth II, 1952-
;
Great Britain History George VI, 1936-1952
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Great Britain Politics and government 1945-
;
Great Britain Social conditions 1945-
;
Großbritannien
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Geschichte 1945-2016
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Großbritannien
;
Geschichte 1945-2016
Abstract:
"In 2016, Britain stunned itself and the world by voting to pull out of the European Union, leaving financial markets reeling and global politicians and citizens in shock. But was Brexit really a surprise, or are there clues in Britain's history that pointed to this moment? In A History of Britain : 1945 to the Brexit, award-winning historian Jeremy Black reexamines modern British history, considering the social changes, economic strains, and cultural and political upheavals that brought Britain to Brexit. This sweeping and engaging book traces Britain's path through the destruction left behind by World War II, Thatcherism, the threats of the IRA, the Scottish referendum, and on to the impact of waves of immigration from the European Union. Black overturns many conventional interpretations of significant historical events, provides context for current developments, and encourages the reader to question why we think the way we do about Britain's past"--Provided by publisher
Abstract:
Preface: From empire to where? -- Prime ministers from 1945 -- Environment under strain -- Economy under strain -- Changing society -- Changing culture -- The after-echoes of war, 1945-60 -- The politics of crisis, 1961-79 -- Thatcherism, 1979-90 -- Changing directions, 1990-2016 -- British issues, 1945-2016 -- European and world questions -- Into the future -- Conclusions
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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