Written specifically for the WJEC GCSE history syllabuses, this text covers the main themes of Welsh and British history from 1906 to 1951 covering: the Edwardian era; the Great War; social conditions and depression; cultural changes in Wales; international relations; the Second World War; and post-war settlement. It includes "Focus" and "Profile" sections, and exercises which form the basis for the effective analysis of sources and narrative, to help promote students' extended writing skills.

 

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Hodder Arnold .

Roger and Carol Turvey are experienced authors of Welsh History and History textbooks, and have been involved in other titles in the 'Focus on Welsh History' series.

This book has the following chapters: Part 1 The Edwardian era and World War I 1906-1919: pre-war politics; economic developments; World War I; social, cultural and religious change. Part 2 Depression, war and recovery 1930-1951: life in the depression; Briain and the threat of Germany; war on the home front; post-war Wales and England.