Access to History Context: An Introduction to Modern British History 1900-1999

Summary:
Each volume provides a wide-ranging overview of the period it covers. Although the emphasis is clearly on political history, the major issues affecting the economy, society, religion, culture and ideas are also given appropriate treatment. Sufficient detail is included to ensure that a sound basic knowledge and understanding is acquired.



This title assesses the main themes of modern British history. Issues such as politics, social and economic trends and foreign affairs are analysed and explained through accessible narrative, carefully structured activities and a variety of primary sources and document extracts. Each chatper offers an introductory analysis of various issues and forms part of a progressive study of the period.

• Focuses on specific skills that need to be considerably extended and developed, promoting success at a more advanced level.
• Provides readable and up-to-date introductions to the history of the period.
• Specifically designed to bridge the gap between GCSE/Standard Grade and A-Level/Higher.
• The foundation level of the Access to History series.

Table of Contents:
Politics and Parties, 1900-14
Britain and the First World War
Britain Between the Wars, 1918-39
Britain's Foreign Policy, 1918-39
Britain at War, 1939-45
Post-War Britain, 1945-64
The Age of Consensus, 1964-79
From Thatcherism to New Labour, 1979-99
Social Policy in Britain after 1945
Britain's Role in the Post-War World

About the Author(s):
Michael Lynch is an extremely experienced and successful author of History textbooks, and has written and edited many books in the Access to History series. He lives in Leicestershire.

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