20th Century Overview

20th Century Overview Profound changes occurred in Great Britain in the beginning of the 20th century. Great Britain was in perfect position to become a world power; however, the rise in literacy, the growing power and influence of the Labour Party, and widespread interest in socialist ideology altered that plan as well as its society, drastically. The people of Great Britain began to question many social, religious, and economic beliefs of the Victorian period. Karl …

…marked by great diversity since the 1960’s. Great Britain’s empire allowed the spread of English around the world. This is beneficial because we now have the opportunity to read works form the Caribbean, Africa, and India despite language, culture, and custom differences. Ideas travel fast and works are quickly translated for eager book-buyers from every nation. Twentieth century technology has made an extraordinary amount of world literature available to readers all around the world.