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Britain in the Depression: Society and Politics, 1929-1939
Britain in the Depression Society and Politics 19291939 Author:John Stevenson, Chris Cook The 1930s -- remembered as the decade of dole queues and hunger marches, mass unemployment, the means test, and the rise of fascism -- also saw the development of new industries, the growth of comfortable suburbia, and rising standards of living for many. The authors look behind the legends for an objective -- and timely -- reassessment, as Brit... more »ain again struggles with the economic and spiritual ills of recession, depression and unemployment.« less