The Myth of Consensus: New Views on British History, 1945-64 (Contemporary History in Context)

ISBN 10: 1349249440 / ISBN 13: 9781349249442

Published by MacMillan, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Myth of Consensus: New Views on British History, 1945-64 (Contemporary History in Context)
• Publisher: MacMillan
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1349249440
• ISBN 13: 9781349249442
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This groundbreaking collection of essays challenges the notion that early postwar Britain was characterised by a consensus between the major political parties arising out of the experiences of the wartime coalition government. The volume collects for the first time the views of the revisionist historians who argue that fundamental differences between and within the parties continued to characterise British politics after 1945. Covering topics as diverse as industrial relations and decolonisation, the volume provides a welcome contrast to orthodox interpretations of contemporary Britain.

About the Author

Harriet Jones is Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London. Kjell Ostberg is Professor of History and Research Director at the Swedish Institute of Contemporary History at Sodertorn University College. Nico Randeraad is Lecturer in History and European Studies, Universiteit Maastricht.

Michael D. Kandiah is Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Contemporary British History, and Teacher of British Political History, University of London.