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Eyewitness, 1990-1999 : a history of the twentieth century in sound, [commentary by Joanna Bourke ; presented by Tim Pigott-Smith]

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Eyewitness

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[commentary by Joanna Bourke ; presented by Tim Pigott-Smith]

1990-1999 : a history of the twentieth century in sound

Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the twentieth century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is interwoven with an illuminating commentary by the historian Joanna Bourke. Published in ten volumes, Eyewitness examines the role and the life of the British people in each decade of the century. Politics dominated the nineties, from the toppling of the Iron Lady, ousted by her own party in 1990, to New Labour's massive election victory. The Gulf War caused controversy, with opponents questioning the need for war and supporters disappointed by its inconclusive ending. There was conflict in Bosnia too, and British troops were sent to the former Yugoslavia as part of the UN peacekeeping force

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