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This volume provides documents to evaluate claims that the war introduced a sense of social solidarity and social idealism which led to a consensus on welfare state reform. It provides evidence on crime, race relations and anti-semitism, women, health and the family, in addition to examining the Blitz, evacuation and the making of social policy.

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Starting with an assessment of the material, political, cultural and moral resources Britain brought to the twentieth century, the author turns to how events and the actions of Lloyd George, Churchill, Thatcher and Blair had an impact upon them, debating the nature of success, and what the future might hold for the country.

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Looking at the historical evolution of the central political institutions, and the social milieu surrounding them, this book helps to explain Britain's pre-eminence during the nineteenth century.

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Focusing primarily on the connections between Britain's sterling and balance of payments policy, colonial economic policy, and the British government's decision to transfer power to colonial people, Hinds (history, U. of the West Indies-Mona) explores the nature of economic relations between Britain

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This study examines British policy in the Balkans after World War I. The author argues that Britain took the lead in inflicting territorial losses on Bulgaria and was the main factor in shaping the Treaty of Neuilly in 1919.

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Suitable for students of British or French Political History or the origins of World War II in Europe, this book investigates the course of Anglo-French policy in Europe from 1936 to 1938, a critical period during which France was governed by a series of Popular Front coalition Ministries.

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Suitable for students of British or French Political History or the origins of World War II in Europe, this book investigates the course of Anglo-French policy in Europe from 1936 to 1938, a critical period during which France was governed by a series of Popular Front coalition Ministries.

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Twenty-five million emigrants left the British Isles in the 400 years after 1600, mainly travelling to America or to parts of the British Empire around the world. This title reveals why they left and provides a mass of examples of individual cases, voyages, destinations and fates. Author at Flinders University, SA.

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This second in a two-part study covers RAF, WRAF and RAFNS uniforms from the unification of the service in April 1918; and the whole span of flying clothing during the Great War.

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This book offers the first integrated study of the formation of diasporas from the islands of Ireland and Britain, and explores how the examples and experiences of the constituent nations and peoples of those islands compare. -- .

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The rapid development of the tank as an offensive weapon following its introduction in World War I gave artillery theorists cause for concern during the 1920s and 1930s. By the beginning of World War II anti-tank guns had been developed, initially at around 37mm and 2 pounds in weight of shot.

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Although an inherently unsuccessful design, the battlecruisers were amongst the most famous vessels of the Royal Navy during World War II. This work traces the pre-war development of these warships, then describes their wartime exploits, using this to show their operational performance.

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This book tells the forgotten story of four to five thousand British civilians who were interned at the Ruhleben camp near Berlin during the First World War. Together they formed a unique community in the heart of enemy territory, based on a diverse and extremely rich culture of enduring significance. -- .

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This book tells the forgotten story of four to five thousand British civilians who were interned at the Ruhleben camp near Berlin during the First World War. Together they formed a unique community in the heart of enemy territory, based on a diverse and extremely rich culture of enduring significance. -- .

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An illustrated listing of all the regimental colours and standards used by the British Army between 1747 and 1881. The first in a two-part mini-series, it covers the regular Cavalry and Foot Guards, exploring the history and significance of each flag.

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The designs of those infantry colours of the 18th and 19th centuries tell a stirring story stretching back at least 250 years. This volume presents a comprehensive listing of all the regimental colours and standards between 1747 and 1881. The author is the Librarian of the Flag Institute.

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Many British commanders of World War II were veterans of the Great War and their attitudes to war were influenced by this and pre-war training and doctrine. This work examines these influences and the commanders' differing relationships with Churchill.

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Provides a detailed examination of the Army Commandos raised in the United Kingdom, from 1940 through to 1946, when the Army Commandos were disbanded and the role was assigned exclusively to the Royal Marines.