A History of Modern Britain in 12 Crises
Author:   Christopher Kirkland (York St. John University)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
ISBN:  

9781529231991


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   25 November 2025
Format:   Hardback
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A History of Modern Britain in 12 Crises


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Adopting a comparative, methodological approach, this book explores 12 key crises in British political history from the early 20th century to modern day. By drawing upon notions of blame, framing and agenda setting, the book illustrates how narratives and narrations of events as crises can be used to promote political changes.

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Author:   Christopher Kirkland (York St. John University)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Bristol University Press
ISBN:  

9781529231991


ISBN 10:   152923199
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   25 November 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Introduction 2. The Constitutional Crisis of 1909–12 3. The Irish Home Rule Crisis of 1912-14 4. Britain in the First World War 5. The General Strike of 1926 6. The Great Slump of 1931 7. Britain in the Second World War 8. Suez Crisis of 1956 9. Winter of Discontent of 1978–9 10. Miners’ Strike of 1984–5 11. Terrorist Attacks in London on 7th July 2005 12. 2007/8 Global Financial Crisis 13. COVID-19 Conclusion

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Christopher Kirkland is Senior Lecturer in Politics at York St John University, UK.

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