Britain Since 1945 A Political History Author:David Childs The fourth edition of Britain Since 1945 focuses on domestic policy and politics but also covers external and international relations. Now in its fifth edition this is the definitive text on contemporary British political history. It is now fully updated and revised to include a chapter on Tony Blair's administration and an analysis of the Londo... more »n Mayoral elections. David Childs begins with the victorious Britain in 1945 and continues to Major's "classless society" of 1990-96. Key new topics include the monarchy in crisis, the economic impact of Thatcherism, New Labour and Tony Blair, the conflict of Northern Ireland and the issues surrounding Britain's participation in the European Union.« less