Britain Since 1900 - A Success Story? - Softcover
How successful has Britain been in the twentieth century?
This is the question Robert Skidelsky poses in this fascinating analysis of a century in which Britain lost an empire, fought two world wars, founded the welfare state and weathered economic turbulence and technological upheaval.
We are accustomed to judging nations by their success in increasing or maintaining power - by these measures Britain has failed to thrive, but what of quality of life, prosperity, political, cultural and moral values?
The British people are richer and healthier than in 1900. Despite cataclysmic events and some fraying at the edges, our society is more democratic and tolerant, and our constitution of liberty has been preserved, at a cost. Bu inequality of wealth income is much as it was before 1914, finance is scarcely less proud or industry more content, and history continues to be made by the elite.
Starting with an assessment of the material, political, cultural and moral resources Britain brought to the twentieth century, Skidelsky turns to how events and the actions of Lloyd George, Churchill, Thatcher and Blair had an impact upon them, debating the nature of success, and what the future might hold for the country.
This is the question Robert Skidelsky poses in this fascinating analysis of a century in which Britain lost an empire, fought two world wars, founded the welfare state and weathered economic turbulence and technological upheaval.
We are accustomed to judging nations by their success in increasing or maintaining power - by these measures Britain has failed to thrive, but what of quality of life, prosperity, political, cultural and moral values?
The British people are richer and healthier than in 1900. Despite cataclysmic events and some fraying at the edges, our society is more democratic and tolerant, and our constitution of liberty has been preserved, at a cost. Bu inequality of wealth income is much as it was before 1914, finance is scarcely less proud or industry more content, and history continues to be made by the elite.
Starting with an assessment of the material, political, cultural and moral resources Britain brought to the twentieth century, Skidelsky turns to how events and the actions of Lloyd George, Churchill, Thatcher and Blair had an impact upon them, debating the nature of success, and what the future might hold for the country.
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"[An] informed and accessible survey" (New Statesman)
"A stimulating account of Britain since 1900" (Giles Radice House Magazine)
"Fascinating and enjoyable" (Bernard Donoughue, author of Downing Street Diary)
"Required reading for anyone with an interest in modern history, it must surely go on to all the best reading lists" (Bill Robinson)
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"A stimulating account of Britain since 1900" (Giles Radice House Magazine)
"Fascinating and enjoyable" (Bernard Donoughue, author of Downing Street Diary)
"Required reading for anyone with an interest in modern history, it must surely go on to all the best reading lists" (Bill Robinson)
How successul has Britain been in the twentieth century?
Robert Skidelsky debates this question in this fascinating analysis of a turbulent century which has changed Britain beyond recognition.
Robert Skidelsky debates this question in this fascinating analysis of a turbulent century which has changed Britain beyond recognition.
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- PublisherVintage
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0099572397
- ISBN 13 9780099572398
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages496
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