English history, 1914-1945

This text begins on 4 August 1914, the day Britain entered the "Great War", and describes the three decades of unparalleled upheaval and change up to the defeat of Japan in 1945, which marked the end of World War II.

Twin themes of international conflict and mass unemployment in England predominate - besides giving a full account of foreign and domestic politics which were elaborated to deal with them, the author also pays particular attention to the impact of events on everyday lives.