The Rise and Fall of the British Nation

This history book provides a new and bold perspective on Britain's turbulent twentieth century, breaking away from traditional national history to reveal a heavily disrupted society. The author argues that, until the 1940s, Britain was an anti-nationalist, liberal, and capitalist society at the heart of a global web of trade and influence. Then, as its global position crumbled, it became a successful real nation, only to reinvent itself again in the 1970s. This unsentimental and mature approach to history is an important read for those interested in Britain's past and future.