World War II had far-reaching effects on British politics, culminating in Labour's famous 1945 election victory. In this study of the Churchill coalition, the author challenges many long-held assumptions about war-time politics. Dr Jefferys questions the notion of consensus as a guiding theme in the war years. He argues that Britain's post-war settlement - the new welfare state and mixed economy - was the product of events after, rather than before, 1945.
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World War II had far-reaching effects on British politics, culminating in Labour's famous 1945 election victory. In this study of the Churchill coalition, the author challenges many long-held assumptions about war-time politics. Dr Jefferys questions the notion of consensus as a guiding theme in the war years. He argues that Britain's post-war settlement - the new welfare state and mixed economy - was the product of events after, rather than before, 1945.
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Book. Octavo; VG/paperback; light gray spine with red and black text; first PB edition; covers show very light wear; previous bookshop's small sticker to rear; intact binding; text block exterior edges have faint wear; interior clean; illustrated; pp 244. 1366410. FP New Rockville Stock.
