The man who saved Britain
Winder, Simon2006
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As victory over Japan was declared in 1945, Britain was a relieved but also a profoundly traumatized country. The war had ruined Britain's image of itself as a great power. This book explores this trauma through a quintessential British figure of the time, the great necessary invention, James Bond.
Main title:
The man who saved Britain / Simon Winder.
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Imprint:
London : Picador, 2006.
Collation:
293 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Formerly CIP.
ISBN:
03304395459780330439541
Dewey class:
823.9'14823.914823
Language:
English
Subject:
Fleming, Ian, 1908-1964 -- Criticism and interpretationBond, James (Fictitious character)Literature and society -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centurySpy stories -- Social aspects -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centurySpy stories -- Social aspects -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryGreat Britain -- Social conditions -- 20th century
BRN:
343716
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