1920s Britain

by John Shepherd, John Shepherd

How does a society recover from a devastating war? This was the question posed in the 1920s as people searched for normality in the aftermath of terrible trauma. Written from the perspective of those who lived, worked and played in the metropolis of greater London, 1920s Britain uncovers the hardships and stresses of the age, strains which manifested in the general strike of 1926. However, the 1920s was also a time of recovery and hope for the future; London itself was a place of international significance and hope. Delve into the past in this intriguing insight into a difficult time for Britain and the people tasked with its recovery.

Genres: History

88 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2010

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Reviews

[M.R. Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little quick read, a brief overview of multiple aspects of life during the 1920s.

[Brittany Comeaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been planning a mystery novel set in 1920s London and this book had plenty of helpful information, from everyday living to fashion and food. It was a bit shorter than I expexted, but worth a read.

[Marion · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting short book with lots of interesting facts and figures. The authors use family members to illustrate some of the details of everyday life as lived in the 1920s, this is an interesting device and a way of giving a kind of immortality to your near and dear.