Having it So Good
Having it So Good by Peter Hennessy, published by Penguin UK on August 6, 2020, is the second part of Hennessy’s acclaimed Post-War Trilogy. This edition spans 768 pages and is presented in English. The book explores Britain during the 1950s, a transformative decade marked by significant social and political changes as the country emerged from the aftermath of World War II.
Readers will find a detailed examination of various aspects of British life during this era, including the cultural shifts exemplified by events such as Roger Bannister’s historic four-minute mile and the end of rationing. Hennessy invites readers into the everyday experiences of the time, from domestic settings to political discussions, providing a rich tapestry of the social conditions and governmental landscape of post-war Britain. This work offers insights into the complexities and nuances of a nation in transition, making it a valuable resource for those interested in British history and politics.
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Winner of the Orwell Prize.
The second part of Peter Hennessy’s celebrated Post-War Trilogy, Having it So Good: Britain in the Fifties captures Britain in an extraordinary decade, emerging from the shadow of war into growing affluence.
The 1950s was the decade in which Roger Bannister ran the four-minute mile, Bill Haley released Rock Around the Clock, rationing ended and Britain embarked on the traumatic, disastrous Suez War.
In this highly enjoyable, original book, Peter Hennessy takes his readers into front rooms, classrooms, cabinet rooms and the new high-street coffee bars of Britain to recapture, as no previous history has, the feel, the flavour and the politics of this extraordinary time of change.
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