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The Second World War and Modern Britain explores one of the most transformative periods in British history, beginning with the desperate summer of 1940 and continuing into the political, economic, and constitutional challenges of the twenty-first century.
From the fall of France and the Battle of Britain to the Blitz, D-Day, and the defeat of Nazi Germany, this volume examines how Britain survived its darkest hours through leadership, sacrifice, and civilian resilience. It then follows the country into the postwar era, where victory gave way to reconstruction, the creation of the welfare state, and the founding of the National Health Service.
Moreover, this last volume of the series traces the decline of the British Empire, the complexities of decolonization, the violence of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the Falklands War, Thatcherism, and the economic changes that reshaped British society. The final chapters analyse devolution, Brexit, and the unresolved questions surrounding identity, sovereignty, and the future of the United Kingdom.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length5 hrs 13 mins
Narrated bySantiago Machain
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJun 21, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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