1950s

Collins Gem 1950s provides an evocative introduction to the decade, taking you through its changing character and signficant events month by month, not just in politics but also in sport, music, film, science, technology, and in everyday life. Full of photographs and facts, this Gem will help you experience the 1950s.

This Collins Gem is published in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. In a stylish new cover design, Gem 1950s, along with titles on the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, brings exciting new subjects into the Gem range

The 1950s sees great changes - at the start of the 50s there is still petrol rationing, television is in its infancy, and there is war in Korea. By the end of the decade the space race is underway, with Russia launching Sputnik in 1957, Harold Macmillan assures the country that 'we've never had it so good', Elvis Presley is storming the world of music, and the 'Mini' car is launched.

A month-by-month review of key changes and events of the 1950s.

Extensively illustrated with over 200 photographs to capture the feel of the decade.

Great emphasis is given to cultural and social landmarks to provide the real flavour of the period and to give insights into what life in the 1950s was really like.