Wars and Welfare, Britain 1914-1945 Asa Briggs examines a well-balanced synthesis of the period. Asa Briggs | Published in 31 Aug 1985 Wars and Welfare, Britain 1914-1945, by Max Beloff. vi + 282 pp. (Edward Arnold, £18.95) To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Military Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy