The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Swindon offers an intimate portrayal of the town and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume, it describes local reaction to the outbreak of war; charts the experience of individuals who enlisted; the changing face of industry; the work of the many hospitals in the area; the effect of the conflict on local children; the women who defied convention to play a vital role on the home front; and concludes with a chapter dedicated to how the town and its people coped with the transition to life in peacetime once more. The Great War story of Swindon is told through the voices of those who were there and is vividly illustrated through evocative images, many from private collections.

Aside from the clinical workload there are often many problems in the first years as a general practitioner in the areas of administration and management, further education, interpersonal relationships within the practice, and balancing the medical and non-medical sides of one's life. The authors of this book explain the causes of potential problems and historical attitudes towards general practice before going on to give advice to all young principals who find themselves struggling with the difficulties of their new positon. Throughout there is consideration of the special problems and interests of minority groups.