The Economics of World War I
The Economics of World War I

Author: Stephen Broadberry

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2005-09-29

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 1139448358

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This unique volume offers a definitive new history of European economies at war from 1914 to 1918. It studies how European economies mobilised for war, how existing economic institutions stood up under the strain, how economic development influenced outcomes and how wartime experience influenced post-war economic growth. Leading international experts provide the first systematic comparison of economies at war between 1914 and 1918 based on the best available data for Britain, Germany, France, Russia, the USA, Italy, Turkey, Austria-Hungary and the Netherlands. The editors' overview draws some stark lessons about the role of economic development, the importance of markets and the damage done by nationalism and protectionism. A companion volume to the acclaimed The Economics of World War II, this is a major contribution to our understanding of total war.

Stress in Post-War Britain, 1945–85
Stress in Post-War Britain, 1945–85

Author: Mark Jackson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-12-05

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1317318048

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In the years following World War II the health and well-being of the nation was of primary concern to the British government. The essays in this collection examine the relationship between health and stress in post-war Britain through a series of carefully connected case studies.

From Reconstruction to Integration
From Reconstruction to Integration

Author: Brian Brivati

Publisher: Burns & Oates

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Selected from the 1992 summer school of the Institute of Contemporary British History, 20 essays delve into why Britain, so quickly off the mark after World War II, has turned out to be among the last to join a unified Europe, and still remains a semi-detached member. They are arranged in sections on Britain's early vision of a united Europe, her search for a role from 1956 to 1973, and the awkward and often tense marriage since then. Distributed in the US by St. Martin's Press. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Germany 1945
Germany 1945

Author: Richard Bessel

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-09-27

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13: 1849832013

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In 1945, Germany experienced the greatest outburst of deadly violence that the world has ever seen. Germany 1945 examines the country's emergence from the most terrible catastrophe in modern history. When the Second World War ended, millions had been murdered; survivors had lost their families; cities and towns had been reduced to rubble and were littered with corpses. Yet people lived on, and began rebuilding their lives in the most inauspicious of circumstances. Bombing, military casualties, territorial loss, economic collapse and the processes of denazification gave Germans a deep sense of their own victimhood, which would become central to how they emerged from the trauma of total defeat, turned their backs on the Third Reich and its crimes, and focused on a transition to relative peace. Germany's return to humanity and prosperity is the hinge on which Europe's twentieth century turned. For years we have concentrated on how Europe slid into tyranny, violence, war and genocide; this book describes how humanity began to get back out.

Rebuilding Britain
Rebuilding Britain

Author: Alfred Hopkinson

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020862991

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First published in 1918, this book presents an expert analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by Britain in the aftermath of World War I. It examines the economic, social, and political factors influencing the country's reconstruction, including issues related to agriculture, industry, housing, education, and foreign policy. It offers a valuable historical perspective on the evolution of modern Britain and its place in the global context. A recommended reading for students of history, politics, and economics, researchers and scholars, and anyone interested in the social and economic impact of war and reconstruction on society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Rebuilding Britain: A Survey of Problems of Reconstruction After the World War
Rebuilding Britain: A Survey of Problems of Reconstruction After the World War

Author: Sir Alfred Hopkinson

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-19

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13:

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"Rebuilding Britain: A Survey of Problems of Reconstruction After the World War" by Sir Alfred Hopkinson presents a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the formidable challenges faced by Britain in the aftermath of the World War. With meticulous research, astute commentary, and a deep understanding of the social, economic, and political landscape of the time, Hopkinson explores the complexities and intricacies of post-war reconstruction. From examining the societal and cultural shifts to the economic and infrastructure rebuilding efforts, this book offers valuable insights into the immense task of rebuilding a nation and shaping a better future. It serves as a profound historical document and a testament to the resilience and determination of the British people during a transformative period in history.

La Reconstruction en Europe Après la Première Et la Seconde Guerre Mondiale Et Le Rôle de la Conservation Des Monuments Historiques
La Reconstruction en Europe Après la Première Et la Seconde Guerre Mondiale Et Le Rôle de la Conservation Des Monuments Historiques

Author: Nicholas Bullock

Publisher: Leuven University Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 9058678415

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Living with History focuses on a particular aspect of heritage preservation in the twentieth century: destruction and postwar reconstruction in Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, and The Netherlands. This book establishes a status quaestionis for the historiography of wartime and postwar preservation, and sets these particular developments in preservation history in the context of the general evolution of architecture and urbanism. The authors investigate the specific role of conservationists and heritage institutions and administrations in the overall reconstruction and examine the part played by architects and planners in heritage preservation.