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At the end of the Second World War Britain was in flux. It was an age of rationing and rebuilding; when hope for a better future contrasted with the horror of war. This title recreates the mood and feel of life in early post-war Britain.

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Explores the formal powers of the Prime Minister and how each incumbent has made the job his or her own. Drawing on unparalleled access to many of the leading figures, as well as the key civil servants and journalists of each period, the author has built up a picture of the hidden nexus of influence and patronage surrounding the office.

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What were the secret plans for Britain if World War Three had erupted and 'breakdown' had occurred When would the Queen have been informed and where would she have gone How does the contingency planning for a national emergency work today This book gives the detailed answers to these questions.

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In Distilling the Frenzy, the UK's leading contemporary historian examines the special considerations that apply to writing the history of one's own times.