An underworld at war : spivs, deserters, racketeers & civilians in the Second World War / Donald Thomas

London : John Murray, 2003. 1st edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xv, 429, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 394-415) and index. Contents; The lost peace -- 'Don't you know there's a war on?' -- Running for cover : the dodgers and the dealers -- The bomb lark -- Deeds of darkness -- Opportunity knocks : the civilians -- Under the counter -- Hot off the press -- 'You're in the army now!' -- Pay parade -- The Yanks are coming -- Clubland -- Going to the dogs -- 'Do not forget to guard the turkey in your car' -- The misfits -- 'Sacrifice was no longer in fashion' -- 'The best government that money can buy'.' Subjects; 1900-1999. Crime Great Britain History 20th century. Criminals Great Britain History 20th century. World War, 1939-1945 Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945 Desertions Great Britain. Crime. Criminals. Desertion, Military. World War, 1939-1945 Social aspects Great Britain. Organised crime Great Britain Second World War. Black market Second World War. Criminals-great britain-history-1900-1999. Social aspects.