Modern Britain: A Social History, 1750-1997

ISBN: 0340579447

Author: Royle, Edward

Condition: New

Review "Royle calls on an impressive range of materials (supported by an excellent bibliography) to offer a judicious review of most of the issues currently confronted by social historians. His agenda contains both traditional and novel elements....all are presented with admirable clarity and balance....Avolume whch shows an astonishing command of such a wide range of material will long prove essential"--Times Times Literary Supplement"This book goes beyond the merely useful business of historiographical summary, and encourages students to think more deeply about the significance of historical developments."--The Times Higher Education Supplement Product Description The second edition of this deservedly popular history has been thoroughly updated and incorporates new currents in historical writing on matters such as the language of class, the position of women, and secularization. About the Author Edward Royle is a professor at the University of York.