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Wartime Scrapbook: the Home Front 1939-1945
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Wartime Scrapbook: the Home Front 1939-1945
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Robert Opie
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Dimensions(mm): Height 379,Width 267 |
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Category/Genre | Second world war |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780954795443
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Classifications | Dewey:940.53 |
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Illustrations |
colour illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
The Museum of Brands
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Imprint |
pi global publishing limited
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Publication Date |
2 March 2020 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This new edition of 'The Wartime Scrapbook' revives memories of this evocative time in Britain's history. Life on the home front revolved around rationing, blackouts, and air raid precautions, bringing out that British spirit - humour coupled with making-do and determination. Poster propaganda kept the population digging for victory during the years of the Home Guard, Women's Land Army and austerity with dried eggs. Drawn from Robert Opie's unrivalled collection, 'The Wartime Scrapbook' profusely illustrates a unique period in history - the song sheets, magazine covers, comic postcards, fashion and food, games, propaganda posters and a wealth of wartime ephemera whose very survival is remarkable. AUTHOR: Since the 1960s, Robert Opie has assembled a collection of packaging and social history material. He is the author of numerous publications and has given many talks on radio and television. 1000 colour illustrations
Author Biography
He is the author of numerous publications and has given many talks to schools, as well as on radio and television.
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