| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 578 pages) |
| Series |
Blackwell companions to British history |
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Blackwell companions to British history.
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| Contents |
The Conservative Party, 1900-1939 : from crisis to ascendancy / Philip Williamson -- The Liberal Party, 1900-1939 : summit and descent / Michael Bentley -- The politics of the labour movement, 1900-1939 / Duncan Tanner -- The politics of national efficiency and of war, 1900-1918 / G.R. Searle -- Scottish issues in British politics, 1900-1939 / I.G.C. Hutchison -- Wales and British politics, 1900-1939 / R. Merfyn Jones -- Ireland and British politics, 1900-1939 / Christine Collette -- Immigrants, sojourners and refugees : minority groups in Britain, 1900-1939 / Anne J. Kershen -- British foreign policy, 1900-1939 / G.H. Bennett -- The British armed forces, 1900-1939 / David French -- The empire, 1900-1939 / Martin Kitchen -- The British economy and the empire, 1900-1939 / B.R. Tomlinson -- Britain in the international economy, 1900-1939 / Tim Rooth -- The state and the economy, 1900-1939 / M.W. Kirby -- The city of London and British banking, 1900-1939 / R.C. Michie -- Agriculture, agrarian society and the countryside / Peter Dewey -- Transport, 1900-1939 / Colin Divall -- Industry and services : employment and unemployment / K.D. Brown |
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Industrial relations in Britain, 1900-1939 / Arthur J. McIvor -- Social structure, 1900-1939 / Andrew MIles -- Consumption and consumer behaviour / Sue Bowden -- Social welfare : public and private, 1900-1939 / Keith Laybourn -- Housing and town planning, 1900-1939 / Helen Meller -- Midicine and public health, 1900-1939 / Steven Cherry -- Education, 1900-1939 / Roy Lowe -- Crime, police and penal policy / Clive Emsley -- Leisure and sport in Britain, 1900-1939 / Peter J. Beck -- Religion, 1900-1939 / Stuart Mews -- Culture in the sceptr'd isle / Anthony Sutcliffe -- The impact of the First World War / Chris Wrigley -- Britishness / John K. Walton |
| Summary |
This companion brings together 32 new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early 20th century. The contributors present lucid introductions to literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social and economic history of Britain |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 532-567) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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HISTORY.
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Civilization.
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Guerre mondiale, 1914-1918 -- Grande-Bretagne -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Great Britain -- Civilization -- 20th century -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Great Britain -- History -- Edward VII, 1901-1910 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Great Britain -- History -- George V, 1910-1936 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Great Britain -- History -- Edward VIII, 1936 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Great Britain -- History -- George VI, 1936-1952 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Great Britain.
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Großbritannien
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GrÃ-Bretanha -- Século 20.
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Grande-Bretagne -- Civilisation -- 20e siecle -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Grande-Bretagne -- Histoire -- 1901-1910 (Edouard VII) -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Grande-Bretagne -- Histoire -- 1910-1936 (George V) -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Grande-Bretagne -- Histoire -- 1936-1952 (George VI) -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wrigley, Chris.
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Blackwell Reference Online (Online service)
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| ISBN |
9781405165822 |
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1405165820 |
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1405123133 |
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9781405123136 |
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9780470998816 |
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0470998814 |
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9780631217909 |
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0631217908 |
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1280284447 |
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9781280284441 |
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9780470998823 |
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0470998822 |
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9786610284443 |
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661028444X |
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