Bibliograph

This sceptred isle, the twentieth century, Christopher Lee, Vol. 3

Type

Label

This sceptred isle, the twentieth century, Christopher Lee, Vol. 3

Language

eng

resource.accompanyingMatter

libretto or text

Form of composition

not applicable

Format of music

not applicable

Literary text for sound recordings

history

Main title

This sceptred isle

Medium

electronic resource

Oclc number

68686537

Responsibility statement

Christopher Lee

Sub title

the twentieth century

Summary

Christopher Lee's history of Britain, This sceptred isle, provided the definitive radio account of the nation from the arrival of Julius Caesar to the death of Queen Victoria. This sceptred isle, the twentieth century, continues the story, taking us through decades of whirlwind change and technological advancement in the diverse and colourful country that now stands on the brink of the millennium. Volume 3, covering the years 1939-1959, takes a global perspective. Following the horrors of the Second World War, culminating in the horrific bombing of Hiroshima and the onset of the Cold War, came the beginnings of popular culture: Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and the mini

resource.variantTitle

1939-1959This sceptred isle, 1939-1959

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