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Seasons in the sun

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.

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Tom Holland
as a book that begins with the Wilson government and goes up to 1979.
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417. Britain in 1974: State of Emergency (Part 1)
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Tom Holland
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Dominic Sandbrook
's book about Harold Wilson.
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419. Britain in 1974: Countdown to a Coup (Part 3)
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Tom Holland
at the beginning of the podcast episode as the source of an index entry.
65. A Very British Scandal
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Charlie Morris
as a book he recently started reading.
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