20th Century Britain

Twentieth-Century Britain is an engaging introduction to modern British history. It provides an up-to-date study of economic, social and cultural changes in the last century.

Over the course of the twentieth century, British social conditions and expectations have improved significantly, as has economic performance. This work addresses the complexities of Britain's changing character, providing an accessible introduction to the economic and social development of modern Britain.

Written by leading international scholars, Twentieth Century Britain investigates key moments, themes and identities in the past century. Engaging with cutting-edge research and debate, the essays in the volume combine discussion of the major issues currently preoccupying historians of the twentieth century with clear guidance on new directions in the theories and methodologies of modern British social, cultural and economic history. Divided into three, the first section of the book addresses key concepts historians use to think about the century, notably, class, gender and national identity. Organised chronologically, the book then explores topical thematic issues, such as multicultural Britain, religion and citizenship. Representing changes in the field, some chapters represent more recent fields of historical inquiry, such as modernity and sexuality.