The Audit of War

The Illusion and Reality of Britain as a Great Nation

Nonfiction, History
Cover of the book The Audit of War by Correlli Barnett, Faber & Faber
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Correlli Barnett ISBN: 9780571309498
Publisher: Faber & Faber Publication: July 3, 2014
Imprint: Faber & Faber Language: English
Author: Correlli Barnett
ISBN: 9780571309498
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication: July 3, 2014
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Language: English

Correlli Barnett described his Audit or War as an 'operational study' to 'uncover the causes of Britain's protracted decline as an industrial country since the Second World War.' First published in 1986, the book swiftly became one of the most controversial and influential historical works of its time.

'[The Audit of War] argued that British industry during the Second World War was scandalously inefficient, a situation Barnett blamed on an establishment more concerned with welfare than with industry, technology or the capacity of the nation to fight a war... Alan Clark records approvingly that Mrs Thatcher herself read it...' David Edgerton, London Review of Books

'A stimulating polemic.' Times Literary Supplement

'A formidable book, essential reading.' Asa Briggs, Financial Times

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Correlli Barnett described his Audit or War as an 'operational study' to 'uncover the causes of Britain's protracted decline as an industrial country since the Second World War.' First published in 1986, the book swiftly became one of the most controversial and influential historical works of its time.

'[The Audit of War] argued that British industry during the Second World War was scandalously inefficient, a situation Barnett blamed on an establishment more concerned with welfare than with industry, technology or the capacity of the nation to fight a war... Alan Clark records approvingly that Mrs Thatcher herself read it...' David Edgerton, London Review of Books

'A stimulating polemic.' Times Literary Supplement

'A formidable book, essential reading.' Asa Briggs, Financial Times

More books from Faber & Faber

Cover of the book Letters of T. S. Eliot Volume 8 by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book The Absence of Women by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book Essential Britten by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book The Three Dimensions of Freedom by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book Borgon the Axeboy and the Whispering Temple by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book We Come Unseen by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book A Desirable Husband by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book Ordinary Dogs by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book Crocodiles & Obelisks by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book The Memsahibs by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book Red Hill by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book Borgon the Axeboy and the Prince's Shadow by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book Jumpy by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book Reflections on Blue Water by Correlli Barnett
Cover of the book The Plough Boy by Correlli Barnett
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy