Part of a series providing a photographic survey of this century, decade by decade. Each book touches on issues and events that made the headlines, before exploring themes such as fashion, films, music and sport. "The 1950's" covers a decade characterized by a new affluence with modern-style buildings transforming skylines, the develoment of fads and fashions whih included jeans and the hula hoop and was a time for exploration and discovery with the conquest of Everest. As a contrast to the development of Europe, there was violence and unrest in the Korean War and the Soez Crisis. In Britain, with the television set becoming more popular, thousands of people were able to watch the celebrations surrounding the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Other spreads include the advance of the atomic age and popular entertainment of the time, not forgetting that this was the age of rock and roll. [This book description comes from a different edition of this title. Please report any inaccuracies].

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Picture History Of the 20Th Century .

This book has been graded for interest at 11-14 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Sea to Sea Publications .

Richard Tames is an experienced author, having written many non-fiction books for children and schools.