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Introducing "Innovation", the concluding volume of Peter Ackroyd's acclaimed "History of England" series. This insightful narrative chronicles England's fascinating evolution from the tumultuous end of the Boer War to the transformative conclusion of the 20th century. In its pages, readers will explore a century marked by immense change, including two world wars, the reigns of four monarchs, and significant socio-political shifts such as women's suffrage and the rise of the Labour Party. The birth of the NHS, the emergence of suburbia, and the dramatic clearance of the slums during this dynamic era are meticulously documented. Ackroyd's masterful style makes history accessible and engaging, as he brings to life the influential works of literary giants like T. S. Eliot and the Bloomsbury Group, while reflecting on the cultural vibrancy from the post-war slump through the energetic 1960s punk era. With 512 pages of rich detail, this BRAND NEW hardcover edition (ISBN: 9780230706446) is an essential companion for history enthusiasts, literature lovers, and anyone keen on understanding the complex tapestry of modern England. Take advantage of FREE shipping on this remarkable historiography – simply allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and remember that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Order now and delve into this captivating exploration of England's historical journey.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780230706446
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 512
Description:
â€Ackroyd makes history accessible to the layman’ – Ian Thomson, Independent
Innovation brings Peter Ackroyd’s History of England to a triumphant close. In it, Ackroyd takes readers from the end of the Boer War and the accession of Edward VII to the end of the twentieth century, when his great-granddaughter Elizabeth II had been on the throne for almost five decades.
A century of enormous change, encompassing two world wars, four monarchs (Edward VII, George V, George VI and the Queen), the decline of the aristocracy and the rise of the Labour Party, women’s suffrage, the birth of the NHS, the march of suburbia and the clearance of the slums. It was a period that saw the work of the Bloomsbury Group and T. S. Eliot, of Kingsley Amis and Philip Larkin, of the end of the post-war slump to the technicolour explosion of the 1960s, to free love and punk rock and from Thatcher to Blair.
A vividly readable, richly peopled tour de force, Innovation is Peter Ackroyd writing at his considerable best.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780230706446
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 512
Description:
â€Ackroyd makes history accessible to the layman’ – Ian Thomson, Independent
Innovation brings Peter Ackroyd’s History of England to a triumphant close. In it, Ackroyd takes readers from the end of the Boer War and the accession of Edward VII to the end of the twentieth century, when his great-granddaughter Elizabeth II had been on the throne for almost five decades.
A century of enormous change, encompassing two world wars, four monarchs (Edward VII, George V, George VI and the Queen), the decline of the aristocracy and the rise of the Labour Party, women’s suffrage, the birth of the NHS, the march of suburbia and the clearance of the slums. It was a period that saw the work of the Bloomsbury Group and T. S. Eliot, of Kingsley Amis and Philip Larkin, of the end of the post-war slump to the technicolour explosion of the 1960s, to free love and punk rock and from Thatcher to Blair.
A vividly readable, richly peopled tour de force, Innovation is Peter Ackroyd writing at his considerable best.