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Follow-up to the bestselling THE VICTORIANS in which A. N. Wilson tells the story of the 'decline and fall' of Britain.

About the Author

A. N. Wilson was born in 1950 and educated at Rugby and New College, Oxford. A fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he has held a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is an award winning biographer and a celebrated novelist, winning prizes for much of his fiction. He lives in North London.

Reviews

"He shows that the issues which dominate our headlines - immigration, Iraq, religious tolerance - have their roots in decisions made, or not made, as long ago as the Twenties... A compelling read." -- Kathryn Hughes Mail on Sunday "Argumentative, thought-provoking and very well-written." -- Andrew Roberts Daily Telegraph "The practised columnist's ability to provoke new thoughts with an original and opinionated argument is evident on nearly every page... Coherent and absorbing..." -- Michael Grove The Times "One of the best things about the book is the use Wilson makes of the period's reflection in its fecund literature. And, indeed, his masterly piece of history is a work of literature too." -- A.C. Grayling Financial Times

"He shows that the issues which dominate our headlines - immigration, Iraq, religious tolerance - have their roots in decisions made, or not made, as long ago as the Twenties... A compelling read." -- Kathryn Hughes Mail on Sunday "Argumentative, thought-provoking and very well-written." -- Andrew Roberts Daily Telegraph "The practised columnist's ability to provoke new thoughts with an original and opinionated argument is evident on nearly every page... Coherent and absorbing..." -- Michael Grove The Times "One of the best things about the book is the use Wilson makes of the period's reflection in its fecund literature. And, indeed, his masterly piece of history is a work of literature too." -- A.C. Grayling Financial Times

A noted historian tracks Britain's crash-and-burn in the 20th century, as World War II bankrupts the imperial nation both spiritually and financially and America takes over. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.