State of Emergency

Britain, 1970-1974

(Author) Dominic Sandbrook
Format: Paperback
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In this history, Dominic Sandbrook recreates the gaudy atmosphere of the early 1970s: the world of Enoch Powell & Tony Benn, David Bowie & Brian Clough, Germaine Greer & Mary Whitehouse. An age when the unions were on the march & the socialist revolution seemed at hand.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
1010
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141032153
Publish year:
2011
Publish date:
May 26, 2011

Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook is a British historian and author known for his work in popular history. He is best known for his books on British history in the 20th century, including "Never Had It So Good: A History of Britain from Suez to the Beatles" and "White Heat: A History of Britain in the Swinging Sixties." Sandbrook's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex historical events easy for readers to understand. His works have had a significant impact on the genre of popular history, bringing important moments in British history to a wider audience. Sandbrook's most famous work, "Never Had It So Good," offers a comprehensive look at post-war Britain and its cultural and political transformations.

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