Publicado por -, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. We Danced All Night: A Social History of Britain Between the Wars This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
Publicado por Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Fair. Bounded by the Great War on one side and by the looming shadow of the Second World War on the other, the inter-war era boasts a coherent identity enjoyed by few other twenty-year periods. It was in these decades that so many of the iconic characters of modern Britain acquired their personas; but this social history sets them in unexpected contexts: Winston Churchill and Siegfried Sassoon as errant motorists, Barbara Cartland and Agatha Christie as resolute divorcees, Lady Diana Cooper as cash-strapped film star. This new account departs from the traditional perspective on inter-war Britain as an era dominated by mass unemployment, class conflict and poverty by reflecting modern research on rising real incomes, improvements in diet and health, and the spread of cheap luxuries. It vividly depicts how the British people reacted to the privations of wartime by their determination to indulge in leisure and entertainment of all kinds.It also corrects the view of contemporary critics who saw British society as undisciplined, irresponsible and criminal: in these decades the great Victorian vices - prostitution and drunkenness - were in steep decline, while the prison population stood at just 11,000. Martin Pugh also evaluates the extent of regional culture and loyalties between the wars, and examines the development of nationalism in Scotland, Wales, and Great Britain as a whole. Above all he explains how our modern consumer society of dedicated shoppers effectively took shape during the 1930s, as well as the modern British obsession with housing and home-ownership. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Publicado por Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Bounded by the Great War on one side and by the looming shadow of the Second World War on the other, the inter-war era boasts a coherent identity enjoyed by few other twenty-year periods. It was in these decades that so many of the iconic characters of modern Britain acquired their personas; but this social history sets them in unexpected contexts: Winston Churchill and Siegfried Sassoon as errant motorists, Barbara Cartland and Agatha Christie as resolute divorcees, Lady Diana Cooper as cash-strapped film star. This new account departs from the traditional perspective on inter-war Britain as an era dominated by mass unemployment, class conflict and poverty by reflecting modern research on rising real incomes, improvements in diet and health, and the spread of cheap luxuries. It vividly depicts how the British people reacted to the privations of wartime by their determination to indulge in leisure and entertainment of all kinds.It also corrects the view of contemporary critics who saw British society as undisciplined, irresponsible and criminal: in these decades the great Victorian vices - prostitution and drunkenness - were in steep decline, while the prison population stood at just 11,000. Martin Pugh also evaluates the extent of regional culture and loyalties between the wars, and examines the development of nationalism in Scotland, Wales, and Great Britain as a whole. Above all he explains how our modern consumer society of dedicated shoppers effectively took shape during the 1930s, as well as the modern British obsession with housing and home-ownership. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por - -, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: medimops, Berlin, Alemania
Condición: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
Publicado por Penguin Random House, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. illustrated edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 2.16.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: Tilly's Bookshop, Haydock, MER, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. dust jacket shows slight bumping and rubbing, minor marks, price unclipped, boards in clean condition, spotting to page edges, end-paper and title page, 190pp, pages clean and VG- condition.
Publicado por The Bodley Head, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: James Hulme Books, Stourbridge, Reino Unido
Original o primera edición
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Second printing. Well bound in black cloth boards, with silver titling to spine. Spine ends and corners are all very good. There is some very slight bumping to lower board. Text pages and b/w illustrations are all fine with no markings or inscriptions, just some slight toning to closed edges. Dust jacket is unclipped with some slight shelf wear. Due to the weight of this book, additional postage costs may be requested to international destinations. Dispatched same or next working day, in protective packaging,
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: very good. Very Good Copy. Fast Shipment.
Publicado por Bodley Head, London, 2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: BRIMSTONES, Lewes, Reino Unido
Original o primera edición
1st edition, hardback, large 8vo, 496pp, illustrated, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper. ISBN: 9780224076982.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: very good. Purchase pre-owned books for prompt service and customer satisfaction.
Publicado por Bodley Head, USA, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: powellbooks Somerset UK., Ilminster, SOM, Reino Unido
Miembro de asociación: IOBA
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Martin Pugh vividly shows how the British people reacted to privations of wartime by indulging in leisure and entertainment activities of all kinds. This account departs from the traditional perspective on interwar Britain as an era of unemployment and poverty, instead it points to a rise in real incomes improvements in diet and health and the spread of cheap luxuries. There is an inscription on the front end papers and the D/w has been price-clipped.
Publicado por The Bodley Head, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: MHO - Collectors' Books, Fittleworth, Pulborough, Reino Unido
Original o primera edición
Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st Impression, unread, not price clipped, no owner's name or other inscription, D/j spine has very minor shelf wear at head but D/j has no tears, nicks, creases or marks and is now protected by a clear removable sleeve.Heavy book so p&p costs tbc.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Buy for Great customer experience.
Publicado por Bodley Head, 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Brand New Copy.
Publicado por Bodley Head (August 5, 2008), 2008
ISBN 10: 0224076981 ISBN 13: 9780224076982
Librería: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: new.