419. Britain in 1974: Countdown to a Coup (Part 3)
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Perception of Terminal Decline in 1974 London
In 1974, London was depicted as a deteriorating city through cultural works like David Bowie's Diamond Dogs and novels by authors such as James Herbert and J.G. Ballard. The overall sentiment was of irreversible national decline, symbolized by Wilson's leadership. This feeling led some right-wing individuals to consider a coup as a solution, especially during political turmoil like the implosion of the Heath government and the energy crisis.
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