How Long to Read The 1940s - How Was It for You? Hundreds of Personal Memories of the 1940s

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It takes the average reader 6 hours and 10 minutes to read The 1940s - How Was It for You? Hundreds of Personal Memories of the 1940s by Rob Horlock

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'How Was It for You?' is an extensive collection of hundreds of people's personal memories from the unforgettable decade of the 1940s. Whilst many of these memories are of experiences in World War Two, a host of other events in the decade are also recalled. Serious, sad, emotional and humorous stories and anecdotes are all recounted in a variety of styles. A great gift for anyone who lived through these times or who has an interest in this era.If you lived through the 1940s, 'How Was It for You?' will certainly bring back many memories. If you can't recall the decade yourself, the book will give you an interesting snapshot of the life and times endured and enjoyed by your older friends and relatives.Researchers into the 1940s will find a host of 'personal views', the memories of real people recalling their lives at that time.The decade was, of course, dominated by World War Two, the world's bloodiest conflict. During the course of the war, 300,000 British servicemen and women were killed. Four million returned to 'civvy street' to pick up their lives. Many peoples' outlooks were changed forever and women, in particular, looked at the world through different eyes after the war.Rationing was in force throughout the 1940s. In spite of (or perhaps, because of) this, the general health of the average person was better after the war than it had been at the start of the decade.Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten in 1947; the wedding was a welcome break from post-war austerity and amongst the wedding presents was a gift from the Cabinet - all of their combined food coupons. After the war, the electorate chose a socialist government and Churchill was defeated in the election of 1945. People looked forward to a better life. The National Health Service was launched and Social Security was introduced. Working class children with ability were given the chance to improve themselves with the introduction of the 11+ exam, the gateway to a Grammar School education. The winter of 1947 was the worst of the century. The River Thames froze, industry was crippled and there were regular electricity cuts. Further afield, Europe was divided in to the Capitalist West and the Communist East by an 'Iron Curtain.' The state of Israel was founded and China became a People's Republic led by Chairman Mao. India was granted Independence.More details can be found at www.20thcenturymemories.com

How long is The 1940s - How Was It for You? Hundreds of Personal Memories of the 1940s?

The 1940s - How Was It for You? Hundreds of Personal Memories of the 1940s by Rob Horlock is 370 pages long, and a total of 92,500 words.

This makes it 125% the length of the average book. It also has 113% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The 1940s - How Was It for You? Hundreds of Personal Memories of the 1940s Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 25 minutes to read The 1940s - How Was It for You? Hundreds of Personal Memories of the 1940s aloud.

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The 1940s - How Was It for You? Hundreds of Personal Memories of the 1940s is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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