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The Battle for Britain, 1974 - 1979
Book • 2012
This book by Dominic Sandbrook provides a detailed and engaging history of Britain during the years 1974-1979.
It covers significant events such as the return of the Labour Party to power under Harold Wilson, the rise of Margaret Thatcher, economic crises including strikes and inflation, and cultural phenomena like punk rock.
The book also delves into the Northern Ireland conflict, Scottish and Welsh nationalism, and the broader social and political shifts that defined the era.
Sandbrook's narrative blends high politics, social change, and popular culture, offering a vivid portrayal of a pivotal period in British history.
It covers significant events such as the return of the Labour Party to power under Harold Wilson, the rise of Margaret Thatcher, economic crises including strikes and inflation, and cultural phenomena like punk rock.
The book also delves into the Northern Ireland conflict, Scottish and Welsh nationalism, and the broader social and political shifts that defined the era.
Sandbrook's narrative blends high politics, social change, and popular culture, offering a vivid portrayal of a pivotal period in British history.
