Britain in Transition: The Twentieth Century

By Alfred F. Havighurst

Book Overview

This new edition extends and brings up to date the story of political, economic, and social change among the British. An entirely new chapter covers the Thatcher years, discussing such events as the Falkland Island crisis and the General Election of 1983. Other sections have been revised to reflect information only recently available. Throughout, Havighurst has incorporated material from official documents, monographs, biographies, articles, and the press. His fascinating narrative fully captures the ongoing importance of change itself in shaping the character of Britain.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226319717
• ISBN13: 9780226319711
• Release Date: August 1985
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 708 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"