Hope and glory
Subtitle: Britain, 1900-2000
By: Peter Clarke.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Penguin history of Britain ;
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London; New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 496
Subjects: Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Description: [This book] is an ... examination of the political, social and economic changes that transformed Britain throughout the twentieth century--considering how issues such as jobs and prices, food and shelter, and education and welfare have shaped the society we live. For this second edition, [the author] has brought his study right up to date, covering Britain from the fall of Thatcher to the rise of Blair's New Labour, the nation's role in the EU, and the books, films and music that have captured the spirit of the times.--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-473) and index.