A history of Britain: 1945 through Brexit
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Main Author: Black, Jeremy 1955- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Bloomington Indiana University Press 2023
Edition:new edition
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Abstract:"Britain shocked the world in voting to leave the European Union, and many were left looking back for indications of, and reasons for, such a momentous decision. In this sweeping and accessible study, Black considers the social changes, economic strains, and cultural and political upheavals that brought Britain to this moment. While Britain enjoys the benefits of social services and consumer culture, it also faces serious economic and environmental challenges. Black offers alternative explanations for events of historical significance, and in doing so encourages the reader to question long-held narratives. A History of Britain journeys from the destruction left behind by World War II through to Thatcherism, the threats of the IRA, the Scottish referendum, the impact of waves of immigration to the U.K. from the European Union. This revised and updated edition brings the narrative up through the tumultous administrations of Theresa May and Boris Johnson, the spectacular flameout of Liz Truss, and the early days of Rishi Sunak's premiership."
Physical Description:xv, 272 Seiten Karte 23 cm
ISBN:9780253068439