The book is known for its "schizophrenic" portrayal of Britain—a period marked simultaneously by deep national gloom and vibrant cultural growth.
The narrative features key figures of the age such as Enoch Powell, Tony Benn, and Mary Whitehouse. Where to Find the Book State of Emergency: The Way We Were
Further background and reader reviews are available on Goodreads and the LSE Review of Books . Series Context The book is known for its "schizophrenic" portrayal
This book is part of a larger series exploring Britain's post-war history: State of Emergency: The Way We Were: Dominic Sandbrook State of Emergency: The Way We Were