Britain Since 1945

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Britain since 1945 is the established textbook on contemporary British political history since the end of the Second World War. David Childs' authoritative chronological survey discusses domestic policy and politics in particular, but also covers external and international relations. This new and improved sixth edition of this important book brings the picture to the present by including the following additions: discussion of 11 September 2001, the Iraq war and after, the elections of Iain Duncan Smith, Michael Howard and David Cameron as leaders of the Conservative party, immigration, asylum and identity, the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, the 2005 election and Blair's standing as Prime Minister, the controversy over fox hunting, the Gambling Act and 24-hour drinking, the importance of China on the British stage. British since 1945 is essential reading for any student of contemporary British history and politics. Book jacket.

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