Britain Since 1789
| Author | : Martin Pugh |
| Publisher | : Palgrave Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 1999-08-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0312223595 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780312223595 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (595 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Britain Since 1789 by : Martin Pugh
Download or read book Britain Since 1789 written by Martin Pugh and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-08-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This readable introduction to all the main themes and changes in British society between the late eighteenth century and the end of the 20th century is an ideal volume for anyone embarking on a study of this complex subject. The author considers the extent and nature of Britain's relative economic decline since the late-Victorian period and examines imperial expansion up to 1914 and the trend towards decolonization after the second world war, culminating in an evaluation of Britain's dilemmas at the end of the 20th century.
