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Martin Pugh offers a uniquely untraditional view of Britain’s inter-war period; that among the many dramatic social changes taking place, our modern consumer society of dedicated shoppers effectively took shape during the 1930s.
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Martin Pugh taught history at the Aligarh Muslim University, India, from 1969-71 on V.S.O.; he was Professor of British History at Newcastle University until 1999, and Research Professor in History at Liverpool John Moores University 1999-2002. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a member of the advisory panel of the B.B.C. History Magazine, and the author of eleven books on nineteenth and twentieth century history. He lives in Northumberland where he divides his time between gardening, research and writing.
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"Skilfully evoked, vividly captured social history" * Metro * "Pugh is one of the most well-respected, diligent and honest scholars working in British history today. This book deserves to be read" -- Gerard DeGroot * Scotland on Sunday * "A beguiling and often thought-provoking book" * Glasgow Herald * "A lively, tactile history of inter-war Britain" * The Times * "A fascinating and entertaining read. The detail alone is impressive" * Scotsman *
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- PublisherBodley Head
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0224076981
- ISBN 13 9780224076982
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages400
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