Focusing on the perspectives of top businessmen in Great Britain, this study explores their attitudes towards class, status, and power. It is based on first-hand interviews with influential figures such as chairmen and chief executives from major industrial, banking, and insurance companies. The book provides an in-depth look at the mindset of men who hold significant wealth and authority in British society.
From pre-war murmurings to postwar memorials, John Fidler's engaging account of Lancaster in World War II draws on first-hand recollections, newspaper articles and museum resources to tell the tale of how the city fared with dignity and resilience in this most difficult of times.
A detailed examination of technical change in battleship design between 1820-1945
An account of how Lancaster's citizens coped with the affects of war