David Kynaston
A Northern Wind: Britain 1962-65
A Northern Wind: Britain 1962-65
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A Northern Wind is the anticipated new volume in the Tales of a New Jerusalem series, offering a vivid and immersive account of the early Sixties in Britain. It covers a period of significant change, including the arrival of the Beatles, a sex scandal, and the arrival of Harold Wilson as Prime Minister. The book draws upon a wide range of sources, including diaries, newspapers, and first-hand recollections, to bring the events to life. It has been praised for its multi-voiced, multi-dimensional, and immersive storytelling, which has transformed how we see and understand post-war Britain. It has been awarded several book awards, including the Waterstones, Times, Telegraph, New Statesman, Spectator, and BBC History Magazine Book of the Year.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 704 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The early sixties in Britain were a time of immense change and transformation, and the landmark 'Tales of a New Jerusalem series' by David Kynaston is the perfect way to explore this period. Running from 1962 to 1965, 'A Northern Wind' is the eagerly anticipated new volume in the series, and it does not disappoint. From the Beatles' arrival in Liverpool to the Tory government's sex scandal and Harold Wilson's ascent to No. 10, this book charts the dizzying changes that took place in Britain during this time. Kynaston's masterful storytelling brings to life the events of the period, from the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Big Freeze to the assassination of JFK and Winston Churchill's funeral. Major themes such as the anti-Establishment mood, the welfare state, and the rise of consumer culture are explored in detail, and the book's multi-voiced, multi-dimensional approach makes it a truly immersive experience. 'Tales of a New Jerusalem' has transformed our understanding of post-war Britain, and 'A Northern Wind' is a must-read for anyone interested in this period of history.
Weight: 548g
Dimension: 198 x 131 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526657565
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