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Never Had It So Good
Book • 2006
Dominic Sandbrook's 'Never Had It So Good' re-examines the myths of the 1960s, painting a complex picture of a society caught between conservatism and change.
The book explores the growth of consumer society, immigration, modern pop music, and the British retreat from empire, highlighting key figures like Harold Macmillan and Paul McCartney.
It provides a detailed account of the period, from the Suez Crisis to the Beatles' rise, and challenges romanticized views of the era.
The book explores the growth of consumer society, immigration, modern pop music, and the British retreat from empire, highlighting key figures like Harold Macmillan and Paul McCartney.
It provides a detailed account of the period, from the Suez Crisis to the Beatles' rise, and challenges romanticized views of the era.
