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Assembling the reflections of prominent writers on the political and intellectual history of modern Britain, this book deals with a rich variety of themes, some familiar, many unexpected, taking the reader on a highly engaging excursion through British life and intellectual biography. The scope includes not only the personalities, politics and culture of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, but also the interaction of British and other societies throughout the world.
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- PublisherUniv of Texas Pr
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 1860640028
- ISBN 13 9781860640025
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages342
- EditorLouis William Roger
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