Borrowed Time
The Story of Britain Between the Wars
$46.56
- Paperback
464 pages
- Release Date
1 April 2009
Summary
The twenty years between the wars were a time of turmoil, known as an uneasy peace. Britain experienced a general strike and its worst economic crisis, armed rebellion in Ireland, and open revolt in India. A Prime Minister resigned, and the King abdicated. Crisis followed crisis until Britain was engulfed in the Second World War – a catastrophe that could have been foreseen, possibly even prevented.
However, there were also moments of triumph. England regained the Ashes, and Britain a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349118949 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349118949 |
| Author: | Roy Hattersley |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 464 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2009 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 191mm x 32mm |
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Interesting, thoughtful, well-written … Hattersley’s description of the real meaning of poverty in the 30s is masterly - GUARDIAN
Hattersley brings freshness and clarity to his account of the 1920s and 1930s - HERALDBeautifully written and wonderfully readable - SUNDAY TRIBUNEHattersley is excellent at depicting the social and cultural aspects of Britain between the wars - EXPRESSA vigorous, well-paced account of two turbulent decades for Britain and her people. Hattersley’s Hatterisms … Inject an entertaining, even ribald note into an otherwise grim story - SPECTATORInformation about what happened in public life is packaged with Hattersley’s accustomed efficiency and clarity - NEW STATESMANAbout The Author
Roy Hattersley
Roy Hattersley is a politician-turned-writer. He was elected to Parliament in 1964, and served in Harold Wilson’s government and Jim Callaghan’s Cabinet before becoming deputy leader of the Labour Party in 1983. He is the author of nineteen books.
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