A vivid, wide-ranging account of how Britain coped with the demobilization of the British army after the First World War, describes how over three million soldiers were returned to peacetime life.
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- 2018
- 2017
The Welsh Leaders who Forged a Nation 800-1282. The historian John Davies described 800-1282 as 'the youth of the Welsh nation'. Roman Wales survived attacks by Irish and Viking raiders from the west and Saxon and other Germanic tribes from the east to lay down the foundations of a medieval country. Full colour illustrations throughout.
- 2016
Victory on the Western Front
- 270 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A fascinating reassessment of the reasons for the British Army's victories against the Germans in 1918
- 2014
Distributive Justice
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Exploring the interplay between liberty and equality, this book provides a multidisciplinary perspective on distributive justice. It addresses the ongoing debates in philosophy, economics, law, political science, social theory, and public policy, making it a significant contribution to understanding how these concepts can be balanced in contemporary society.
- 2007
A concise history of Anglesey from prehistoric to modern times which guides the reader to places that provide evidence of the different ages of man on the island. Colour photographs.
- 2002
Choice Theory: A Very Short Introduction
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This book explores what it means to be rational in a variety of contexts, from personal decisions to those affecting large groups of people. It introduces ideas from economics, philosophy, and other areas, showing how the theory applies to particular situations such as gambling and the allocation of resources.
- 1999
Rational Choice
- 143 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Focusing on the theory of rational choice, this book creates a comprehensive framework that integrates various aspects such as pure choice, choice under uncertainty, strategic choice, and social change. Additionally, it explores attitudes toward risk and the nature of knowledge, analyzing their influence on rational choice theory. This unifying approach aims to deepen understanding of decision-making processes in uncertain environments.
- 1987
In this highly original work Michael Allingham explores how the nature and institutions of society are determined by 'unconscious contracts'. He shows how the group acts as a key link between the individual and society.