Never Had It So Good: A History of Britain from Suez to the Beatles by Dominic S

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Never Had It So Good by Dominic Sandbrook A fresh, enlightening and comprehensive history of Britain in the early 1960s by a supremely talented young historian. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fresh, enlightening and comprehensive history of Britain in the early 1960s by a supremely talented young historian.In 1956 the Suez Crisis finally shattered the old myths of the British Empire and paved the way for the tumultuous changes of the decades to come. In NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD, Dominic Sandbrook takes a fresh look at the dramatic story of affluence and decline between 1956 and 1963. Arguing that historians have until now been besotted by the supposed cultural revolution of the Sixties, Sandbrook re-examines the myths of this controversial period and paints a more complicated picture of a society caught between conservatism and change. He explores the growth of a modern consumer society, the impact of immigration, the invention of modern pop music and the British retreat from empire. He tells the story of the colourful characters of the period, like Harold Macmillan, Kingsley Amis and Paul McCartney, and brings to life the experience of the first post-imperial generation, from the Notting Hill riots to the first Beatles hits, from the Profumo scandal to the cult of James Bond. Notes A fresh, enlightening and comprehensive history of Britain in the early 1960s by a supremely talented young historian. Sandbrook has found the hinge on which our history in the 20th century will swing Sunday Times Author Biography Dominic Sandbrook is set to lead the next generation of narrative historians. Born in Shropshire in 1974 and educated at Oxford, St. Andrews and Cambridge, he taught history at the University of Sheffield and is currently a fellow of the Rothermere Institute at Oxford.Author Location: Muswell Hill, LondonEugene McCarthy: The Rise and Fall of Postwar American Liberalism (Knopf 2004) Review A clever and engaging study of Britain as it prepared to swing into the sixties. Never Had It So Good is very good indeed - Amanda ForemanA wonderful book -- a most accomplished, readable and convincing tour through seven years from Suez to Beatlemania. It is refreshing because it probes beneath the surface of events, dissolving many of the myths of the sixties and suggesting, quite rightl - Lawrence JamesUnforgettable vignettes and revelations in this prodigious and ground-breaking study of British life. - SUNDAY TIMESIt is a tribute to Sandbrooks literary skill that his scholarship is never oppressive. Alternately delightful and enlightening, he has produced a book that must have been an enormous labour to write but is a treat to read. - OBSERVER Promotional * Ongoing author PR to include media interviews and appearances at literary festivals * Advertising in BBC History magazine * Reading copies available Long Description Arguing that historians have been besotted by the cultural revolution of the Sixties, Dominic Sandbrook re-examines the myths of this controversial period and paints a more complicated picture of a society caught between conservatism and change. He explores the growth of a modern consumer society, the impact of immigration, the invention of modern pop music, and the British retreat from empire. He tells the story of the colourful characters of the period, like Harold Macmillan, Kingsley Amis, and Paul McCartney, and brings to life the experience of the first post-imperial generation, from the Notting Hill riots to the first Beatles hits, from the Profumo scandal to the cult of James Bond. Review Quote Unforgettable vignettes and revelations in this prodigious and ground-breaking study of British life. Promotional "Headline" A fresh, enlightening and comprehensive history of Britain in the early 1960s by a supremely talented young historian. Description for Sales People Over 7,000 sold in hardback. Details ISBN0349115303 Author Dominic Sandbrook Short Title NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD Language English ISBN-10 0349115303 ISBN-13 9780349115306 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 941.085 Year 2006 Imprint Abacus Subtitle A History of Britain from Suez to the Beatles Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9780349115306 UK Release Date 2006-05-04 Pages 928 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Publication Date 2006-05-04 Illustrations Section: 24, b/w Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-07-02 AU Release Date 2006-07-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:3024205;

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