Britain : Politics, Economy and Society 1918-1951 (3rd ed)

The new editions of Access to History combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new design and features that allow all students access to the content and study skills needed to achieve exam success.

The Third Edition of Britain: Domestic Politics 1918-39 has been substantially revised to reflect the needs of the current specifications.

As well as focusing on the politics of the interwar years - including the decline of the Liberal party, the rise of Labour, the Conservative ascendancy and the emergence of the British Union of Fascists - a chapter on society and economy between the wars has been added to include an examination of the general strike, depression and unemployment.

This new edition has also been extended to include coverage of the domestic politics during the war years and beyond, such as Churchill's performance as prime minister, the Beveridge report and Labour in office to 1951.

Throughout the book key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined.Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.