The early 1960s in Britain, as only David Kynaston (one of the most entertaining historians) can narrate. The book "A Northern Wind," spanning from 1962 to 1965, is the highly anticipated new volume in the series "Tales of a New Jerusalem." "How much can change in two and a half years? In the case of Britain in the '60s, the answer is: almost everything." From the revolutionary arrival of the Beatles to the sex scandal that rocked the Tory government, this book captures the sweeping changes taking place.

"A Northern Wind" vividly captures the period between October 1962 and February 1965, drawing from an unparalleled variety of diaries, newspapers, and testimonies. Kynaston's immersive narrative renews well-known events – such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Big Freeze, the assassination of JFK, and the funeral of Winston Churchill – revealing the varied experiences of the people who lived through this history.

Main themes complement the engaging narrative: an anti-authoritarian spirit captured by the controversial show "That Was The Week That Was"; a welfare state just beginning to meet the needs of its users; and the rise of consumer culture, with the arrival of Habitat and the spread of shopping centers. The series "Tales of a New Jerusalem" has transformed how we view and understand post-war Britain. "A Northern Wind" continues this journey.

A Book of the Year from WATERSTONES, TIMES, TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN, SPECTATOR, and BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE.