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Product Description The latest edition of this accessible economic history presents a comprehensive survey of Britain's economic history in the twentieth centry. Extended to provide an overview of the Thatcher years and an examination of the government's radical departures in economic policy during the years 1979-1990, the text has also been revised to incorporate the latest findings from a wide range of literature and comment. Review 'Pollard's book should continue to serve its audience well.' Business History; 'The extraordinary breadth of Professor Pollard's reading and research will make the book indispensable for those interested in the economic history of the period.' English Historical Review About the Author Sidney Pollard is at Bielefeld University.