A History of Modern Britain (Paperback)

from LARA335

Thoroughly readable and illuminating account of the politics and culture from the 2nd WW to now. It seems as though Britain has always lurched from one economic crisis to another.

from infjsarah

This is an excellent read about recent UK history - if you like history but don't like it too heavy. Mr Marr points out that as a small overpopulated island with major energy requirements our history is one of energy shocks. An excellent perspective on the past 50 years.

from jintster

A birthday gift from my brother which I only read because he would ask me if I had every time I saw him. My reluctance had nothing to do with Marr whom I consider to be one of the best British political commentators around but with the subject matter. If there is one bit of history I know about, ...

from LARA335

Thoroughly readable and illuminating account of the politics and culture from the 2nd WW to now. It seems as though Britain has always lurched from one economic crisis to another.

from infjsarah

This is an excellent read about recent UK history - if you like history but don't like it too heavy. Mr Marr points out that as a small overpopulated island with major energy requirements our history is one of energy shocks. An excellent perspective on the past 50 years.