Britain Since 1945: A Political History

by David Childs (Author)

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  1997

  $4.34

  Focusing on the period 1945-1996, this work examines Britain's domestic policy and politics and also gives weight to external and international relations. This fourth edition has additions including: an exploration of the economic impact of Thatcherism; a new chapter on John Major; discussion of the changing nature of the workforce; current statistical data and graphs; and revised coverage of previous decades. Other topics covered include: the monarchy in crisis; New Labour and Tony Blair; and problems such as Northern Ireland and the European Union.

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  Bringing the picture right up to date, this sixth edition of the most reliable basic text on recent political history not only discusses domestic policy and politics in particular, but also covers external and international relations.

  New additions for this edition include:

  • a discussion of 11 September 2001
  • the Iraq War and after
  • the election of Iain Duncan Smith and Michael Howard as leaders of the Conservative Party
  • immigration, asylum and identity
  • the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles
  • the 2005 election and Blair's standing as Prime Minister
  • the controversy over fox hunting, the Gambling Act and 24-hour drinking
  • the importance of China on the British arena.

  Established and authoritative, this volume is a crucial text for all students of contemporary British history and politics.