| Author |
Hopkinson, Alfred, Sir, 1851-1939 |
| Title |
Rebuilding Britain: A Survey of Problems of Reconstruction After the World War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Dave Morgan and the PG Online Distributed
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| Summary |
"Rebuilding Britain: A Survey of Problems of Reconstruction After the World War" by Sir Alfred Hopkinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically shortly after World War I. The book examines the myriad challenges and considerations the British nation faced in the immediate aftermath of the war, focusing on the substantial reconstruction efforts required across various sectors, including politics, economics, and society. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the broad spectrum of issues stemming from the war. Hopkinson outlines his aim to deliver a concise summary of reconstruction problems, acknowledging the complexity and volume of discourse surrounding the post-war landscape. He emphasizes the importance of hope and belief in the goodness of human nature during the reconstruction process, advocating for a spirit of cooperation and mutual support across the political and social spectrum. By introducing key concepts like peace, retrenchment, and reform, the author prepares readers for a comprehensive exploration of how Britain might rebuild itself to address both immediate needs and long-term societal aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
Reconstruction (1914-1939) -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14870 |
| Release Date |
Feb 2, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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