{"product_id":"photographing-a-modern-world-britain-1900-75-9781911736233","title":"Photographing a Modern World: Britain 1900-75","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly machines, the horrors of World War II and the countercultural scene of the 1970s--a visual history of 20th-century life in Britain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning 75 years, \u003ci\u003ePhotographing a Modern World\u003c\/i\u003e is a colossal visual chronicle of Britain's social history, featuring nearly 500 striking news photographs, each paired with insightful captions. Sourced from the \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e's historical archive, these images weave a powerful narrative of the highs and lows of 20th-century life. From shifts in work and housing to changes in leisure, the photographs reveal how everyday life evolved, while also capturing the profound impact of key historical moments, such as World War II and the Space Race. Showcasing the work of pioneering news photographers, including Frank Rust and Herbert Mason, the book is divided into themed sections, each introduced with contextual commentary exploring the social and historical forces behind the imagery. The book opens with an extensive essay by Dominic Sandbrook, renowned social historian and cohost of \u003ci\u003eThe Rest is History\u003c\/i\u003e podcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dominic Sandbrook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Heni Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 552\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 6lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.40h x 10.50w x 1.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781911736233","brand":"Heni Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45175682498697,"sku":"9781911736233","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_cc9524c8-0f2f-4551-94e2-569f9df8fb30.jpg?v=1768891984","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/photographing-a-modern-world-britain-1900-75-9781911736233","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}