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The Winter of Discontent: Thatcherism's Dawn

The Winter of Discontent: Thatcherism's Dawn


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Rubbish Mountains, Unburied Dead, and the Iron Lady's Shadow: The True Story of Britain's Chaotic Winter That Toppled a Government

In the freezing grip of 1978-79, Britain teetered on the brink of collapse. Garbage choked the streets of London, corpses lay rotting in makeshift morgues, and hospitals ground to a halt as millions of workers-furious Ford mechanics, defiant gravediggers, and overlooked NHS cleaners-unleashed a torrent of strikes against a crumbling Labour regime's suffocating wage caps.

Dubbed the Winter of Discontent by a gleeful tabloid press, this explosive era wasn't just industrial anarchy; it was the raw howl of a nation starved by inflation, betrayal, and broken promises.Dive into this riveting untold saga, where flying pickets clashed with cops, Prime Minister Jim Callaghan infamously shrugged off the crisis from a sun-soaked Caribbean summit, and a steely Margaret Thatcher seized the moment to forge her neoliberal empire.

Through vivid eyewitness accounts, forgotten voices of the strikers, and razor-sharp analysis, uncover how this "glorious summer" of worker rebellion ignited the Thatcher revolution-and why its echoes still haunt today's battles over pay, power, and the soul of the working class.

A must-read for fans of gritty history, labor lore, and the wild underbelly of modern Britain. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about the strike that changed a nation forever.



About the Author :
Simon Davidson, originally from Manchester, England, is an accomplished author known for his diverse works in both fiction and non-fiction. From an early age, Simon displayed a passion for storytelling, crafting imaginative tales that hinted at his future career. His big break came in the 1990s when he began writing scripts for RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster, where his knack for compelling narratives gained recognition. Over the years, Simon has penned a range of books, spanning gripping novels and insightful non-fiction, reflecting his versatile voice and keen observation of the human experience. Now residing in Sweden with his wife, Susan, Simon continues to write, drawing inspiration from his rich life experiences and the serene Scandinavian landscape.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798231949748
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
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  • Spine Width: 17 mm
  • Weight: 372 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8231949747
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 322
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  • Sub Title: Thatcherism's Dawn
  • Width: 127 mm


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