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This Companion brings together thirty-two new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to the literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social, and economic history of Britain between 1900 and 1939.

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This Companion brings together 32 new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to the literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social and economic history of Britain between 1900 and 1939. Examines controversial issues over the social impact of the First World War, especially on womenProvides substantial coverage of changes in Wales, Scotland and Ireland as well as in EnglandIncludes a substantial bibliography, which will be a valuable guide to secondary sources

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This Companion brings together 32 new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social, and economic history of Britain in a period that included the First World War, political upheaval and the foundation of the welfare state, economic hardship, women's suffrage, and dramatic social changes throughout British society. The volume examines the international role of Britain as both a world power and a European power, discussing issues of relative economic decline and the effect of the First World War on Britain's economic status. The book also addresses controversial issues over the social impact of the First World War, especially on the position of women in work and society. There is also substantial coverage of changes in Wales, Scotland and Ireland as well as in England.

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This Companion brings together 32 new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social, and economic history of Britain in a period that included the First World War, political upheaval and the foundation of the welfare state, economic hardship, women's suffrage, and dramatic social changes throughout British society. The volume examines the international role of Britain as both a world power and a European power, discussing issues of relative economic decline and the effect of the First World War on Britain's economic status. The book also addresses controversial issues over the social impact of the First World War, especially on the position of women in work and society. There is also substantial coverage of changes in Wales, Scotland and Ireland as well as in England.

Author Biography

Chris Wrigley was formerly the Head of the School of History and Art History and is Professor of Modern British History at Nottingham University. He has been President of the Historical Association (1996–9), Vice-President of the Royal Historical Society and Chair of the Society for the Study of Labour History. He was awarded an Honorary Litt.D. by the University of East Anglia in 1998. He was also editor of The Historian from 1993 to 1998. His previous books include David Lloyd George and the British Labour Movement (1976), Arthur Henderson (1990), Lloyd George and the Challenge of Labour (1990) and Lloyd George (1992).

Table of Contents

List of Contributors x Introduction xv Part I British Political Life 1 The Conservative Party, 1900–1939: From Crisis to Ascendancy 3Philip Williamson 2 The Liberal Party, 1900–1939: Summit and Descent 23Michael Bentley 3 The Politics of the Labour Movement, 1900–1939 38Duncan Tanner 4 The Politics of National Efficiency and of War, 1900–1918 56G. R. Searle 5 Scottish Issues in British Politics, 1900–1939 72I. G. C. Hutchison 6 Wales and British Politics, 1900–1939 87R. Merfyn Jones 7 Ireland and British Politics, 1900–1939 102D. George Boyce 8 Women and Politics, 1900–1939 118Christine Collette Part II Britain and the World 9 Immigrants, Sojourners and Refugees: Minority Groups in Britain, 1900–1939 137Anne J. Kershen 10 British Foreign Policy, 1900–1939 152G. H. Bennett 11 The British Armed Forces, 1900–1939 167David French 12 The Empire, 1900–1939 182Martin Kitchen 13 The British Economy and the Empire, 1900–1939 198B. R. Tomlinson 14 Britain in the International Economy, 1900–1939 212Tim Rooth 15 The State and the Economy, 1900–1939 229M. W. Kirby Part III Social and Economic Developments 16 The City of London and British Banking, 1900–1939 249R. C. Michie 17 Agriculture, Agrarian Society and the Countryside 270Peter Dewey 18 Transport, 1900–1939 286Colin Divall 19 Industry and Services: Employment and Unemployment 302K. D. Brown 20 Industrial Relations in Britain, 1900–1939 319Arthur J. McIvor 21 Social Structure, 1900–1939 337Andrew Miles 22 Consumption and Consumer Behaviour 353Sue Bowden 23 Social Welfare: Public and Private, 1900–1939 373Keith Laybourn 24 Housing and Town Planning, 1900–1939 388Helen Meller 25 Medicine and Public Health, 1900–1939 405Steven Cherry 26 Education, 1900–1939 424Roy Lowe 27 Crime, Police and Penal Policy 438Clive Emsley 28 Leisure and Sport in Britain, 1900–1939 453Peter J. Beck 29 Religion, 1900–1939 470Stuart Mews 30 Culture in the Sceptr'd Isle 485Anthony Sutcliffe 31 The Impact of the First World War 502Chris Wrigley 32 Britishness 517John K. Walton Bibliography of Secondary Sources 532 Index 568

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"The essays are readable and accessible, and ... provide an introduction to early twentieth-century Britain for students who will benefit from the 35-page bibliography of secondary sources." Economic History Review"Wrigley's volume offers thirty-two essays on various aspects of British history between 1900 and 1939. Both the cast of contributors, and the variety of topics they cover, are impressive ... This is an excellent volume, comprising strong essays ably held together by the editor. It will be of considerable value to students and their lecturers." Andrew Thorpe, University of Exeter

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This Companion brings together 32 new essays by leading historians to provide a reassessment of British history in the early twentieth century. The contributors present lucid introductions to literature and debates on major aspects of the political, social, and economic history of Britain in a period that included the First World War, political upheaval and the foundation of the welfare state, economic hardship, women s suffrage, and dramatic social changes throughout British society. The volume examines the international role of Britain as both a world power and a European power, discussing issues of relative economic decline and the effect of the First World War on Britain s economic status. The book also addresses controversial issues over the social impact of the First World War, especially on the position of women in work and society. There is also substantial coverage of changes in Wales, Scotland and Ireland as well as in England.

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"The essays are readable and accessible, and ... provide an introduction to early twentieth-century Britain for students who will benefit from the 35-page bibliography of secondary sources." Economic History Review"Wrigley's volume offers thirty-two essays on various aspects of British history between 1900 and 1939. Both the cast of contributors, and the variety of topics they cover, are impressive ... This is an excellent volume, comprising strong essays ably held together by the editor. It will be of considerable value to students and their lecturers." Andrew Thorpe, University of Exeter

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"The essays are readable and accessible, and ... provide an introduction to early twentieth-century Britain for students who will benefit from the 35-page bibliography of secondary sources." Economic History Review "Wrigley's volume offers thirty-two essays on various aspects of British history between 1900 and 1939. Both the cast of contributors, and the variety of topics they cover, are impressive ... This is an excellent volume, comprising strong essays ably held together by the editor. It will be of considerable value to students and their lecturers." Andrew Thorpe, University of Exeter

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"The essays are readable and accessible, and ... provide an introduction to early twentieth-century Britain for students who will benefit from the 35-page bibliography of secondary sources." Economic History Review"Wrigley's volume offers thirty-two essays on various aspects of British history between 1900 and 1939. Both the cast of contributors, and the variety of topics they cover, are impressive ... This is an excellent volume, comprising strong essays ably held together by the editor. It will be of considerable value to students and their lecturers." Andrew Thorpe, University of Exeter

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Thirty-two original essays provide a reassessment of the period 1900-1939 Covers political, social, and economic history Examines controversial issues over the social impact of the First World War, especially on women Includes substantial coverage of changes in Wales, Scotland and Ireland as well as in England

Details ISBN1405189991 Short Title COMPANION TO EARLY 20TH CENTUR Series Blackwell Companions to British History Language English ISBN-10 1405189991 ISBN-13 9781405189996 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 03 Illustrations Yes Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Edited by Chris Wrigley Author Chris Wrigley Edition 1st UK Release Date 2008-12-19 NZ Release Date 2008-12-19 US Release Date 2008-12-19 Pages 608 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-12-19 Place of Publication Hoboken Alternative 9780631217909 DEWEY 941.0823 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2008-12-18 Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this

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