Brave new world : Imperial and democratic nation-building in Britain between the wars

After the First World War, Britain faced a number of challenges as it sought to adapt to domestic conditions of mass democracy while maintaining its position in the empire in the face of national independence movements. As politicians at home and abroad sought to legitimize their position, new effor...

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Other Authors: Beers, Laura (Editor), Thomas, Geraint (Editor)
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Published: London University of London Press 2012
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