British & Irish History: Postwar, From C 1945 -
BIC code: HBCW3
See also: History & Archaeology
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Add to BasketAnatomy Of The New Scotland: Power, Influence And Change - Hardback
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Scotland is undergoing a radical transformation economically, socially and politically. This collection offers an analysis of contemporary Scotland, highlighting who holds power, influence and status. It covers the economy, the public sector, political institutions, the media and culture. -
£9.99The Armed Peace: Life And Death After The Ceasefires - - Paperback
In 'The Armed Peace', Brian Rowan looks at life and death after the ceasefires in Northern Ireland. He examines the armed peace, the struggle between guns and government and the intelligence war during which the IRA ventured behind enemy lines. -
Add to BasketBeing English In Scotland - - Paperback
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Using a range of sources, including oral history contributions from English people living all over Scotland, this investigation reveals how a massive influx of English settlers has unobtrusively formed Scotland's most significant migrant community in modern times. -
Add to BasketBeing Scottish: Personal Reflections On Scottish Identity Today - Paperback
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This collection consists of 100 short reflections on the experience of being Scottish in the opening years of the 21st century. -
Add to BasketCharles Kennedy: A Tragic Flaw - - Hardback
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Charles Kennedy has always prided himself on being 'a fully paid-up member of the human race', known for his down-to-earth image and his easy 'Chatshow Charlie' manner. Unfortunately, Kennedy has a fatal flaw - an addiction to alcohol. This is an inside account of the rise and fall of Charles Kennedy. -
Add to BasketCoal Not Dole: Memories Of The 1984/85 Miners' Strike - - Paperback
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In 1984, the National Coal Board announced a reduction in coal output that amounted to the loss of twenty pits and 20,000 jobs. The National Union of Mineworkers saw this as an attack on their members and called them out on strike. This is the story of that bitter, year-long dispute. -
Add to BasketColours: Ireland - From Bombs To Boom - - Hardback
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Born in Belfast during the height of the troubles, Henry McDonald is no stranger to Ulster's violent history. In this book he chronicles the continuing evolution of Ireland and its people, from the beginnings of Irish Republicanism, through to Dublin's reputation as a hedonists mecca today. -
Add to BasketCover-Up Of Convenience: The Hidden Scandal Of Lockerbie - - Paperback
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On December 21 1988, 270 people died when Pan Am flight 103 was blown out of the sky over Lockerbie. In January 2001, Libyan Abdel Basset Ali Al-Megrahi was found guilty of the mass murder. Finally, the case seemed solved. But was it? -
Add to BasketCumbrae Since The War - - Paperback
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This selection of photographs comes from the collection of local photographer, Walter Kerr, who has been taking pictures on the island since his return at the end of World War II. Millport features prominently, with pictures of many well-remembered shops and businesses. -
Add to BasketDonald Dewar: Scotland's First First Minister - Paperback
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Collectively, these spirited, passionate essays paint a vivid portrait of the life, career and politics of Donald Dewar. He was one of the most respected politicians to have served Scotland, and the first First Minister of the new Scottish Parliament.