Cold War Britain: Fifty years in the shadow of the bomb

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British history, politics, literature and popular culture that defined the Cold War era.

Fraser McCallum is the author of a new book Cold War Britain: Fifty years in the shadow of the bomb which gives a fascinating insight into a period that shaped the fabric of British society.

The Cold War defined the history of Britain in the second half of the twentieth century as much as it did that of the US and the Soviet Union. Cold War Britain is an exploration into the multifaceted dimensions of Britain’s experience during the Cold War era. By weaving together history, politics, literature, and popular culture, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in the vibrant tapestry of Cold War Britain, offering fresh insights and perspectives into how this global conflict shaped the fabric of British society.

Fraser’s Cold War Playlist

Apple Music – https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/cold-war-britain-the-soundtrack-to-the-book/pl.u-NRp7s3pq7o

Spotify –

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lZ7HBrKKyBj31wXKXx2nq?si=m2U2HNafQ7O13d3NlYHbYw&pi=X-UioH1WQdW2J

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How Cold War Britain Prepared for Nuclear War ⁠https://pod.fo/e/172825⁠
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Portland Spy Ring Part 2 ⁠⁠https://pod.fo/e/4471e⁠⁠
The Happy Traitor – The Life of Soviet Spy George Blake ⁠https://pod.fo/e/b8583⁠

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