Description

Britain At Bay is a historical book written by Alan Wilkinson and Peter Spenser. The book covers the period of the Second World War in Britain, from the fall of France in 1940 to the end of the war in 1945. The authors examine the political, social, and military events that shaped Britain's experience during the war. They explore the challenges that Britain faced, including the threat of invasion, the Blitz, and the struggle to maintain the country's economy and morale. The book also looks at the leadership of Winston Churchill, the role of the British armed forces, and the contributions of ordinary citizens to the war effort. Through a combination of primary sources and historical analysis, the authors provide a comprehensive and engaging account of Britain's fight for survival during one of the most tumultuous periods in its history.The employment of force for the maintenance of right is the foundation of all civilised human life, for it is the fundamental function of the State, and apart from the State there is no civilisation, no life worth living. The first business of the State is to protect the community against violent interference from outside. This it does by requiring from its subjects whatever personal service and whatever sacrifice of property and of time may be necessary; and resistance to these demands, as well as to any injunctions whatever laid by the State upon its subjects, is unconditionally suppressed by force.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.