Britains Greatest Generation by Sue Elliott & Steve Humphries

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228mm x 152mm x 35mm

Pages: 368

This is the story of a truly remarkable generation. Born into a world still reeling from the earth-shattering events of World War I, they grew up during the Great Depression, witnessed the globe tear itself apart all over again during World War II, and emerged from post-war austerity determined to create a new society for their children. This is the story of the men and women who raised their families during the immense social upheaval of the 1960s and 1970s, as the battle for civil liberties raged on and old industrial communities were rent asunder by unprecedented technological advances. In association with the prime-time BBC2 series of the same name, Britains Greatest Generation follows both the ordinary men and women who lived through these extraordinary times, as well as a host of household names including Dame Vera Lynn, Sir David Attenborough, Brian Rix, and Diana Athill, as they reflect upon these incredible experiences in their own words.