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James Hadley Chase - Book Collection
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| Added by: karnava | Karma: 0 | Fiction literature | 6 October 2008 |
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 James Hadley Chase was born in London and initially worked as a book wholesaler. His real name was Rene Brabazon Raymond, also writing under the name of Raymond Marshall. His first novel, written apparently over some weekends in 1938 was "No Orchids for Miss Blandish", which achieved remarkable popularity, was made into a film in 1948, toured as a stage play and was remade as a film entitled Grissom in 1971.
- for the fans of James Hadley Chase at E T-
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| Tags: Chase, Hadley, James, Raymond, popularity, remade, toured |
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Britain Since 1945 (Making Contemporary Britain)
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| Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction | 6 August 2008 |
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 This book offers a comprehensive overview of Britain's development since the end of the Second World War. It comprises 23 contributions from leading authorities and newer scholars, set in context with a foreword by Raymond Seitz.
- A comprehensive and fascinating introduction to Britain from the end of the Second World War.
- Draws together the themes that have dominated discussion amongst scholars and media commentators.
- The chapters are set in context with a foreword by Raymond Seitz.
- Covers topics such as foreigh policy, political parties, the media, race relations, women and social change, science and IT, culture, industrial relations, the welfare state, and political and economic issues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
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| Tags: foreword, context, Raymond, Britain, relations |
