Abstract
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>The Sceptic Isle presents a fast-paced narrative of the British government’s attempt to sell the Second World War at home. It weaves together government public relations, media reporting, political manoeuvring, and the public’s response to reinterpret some of the most famous moments of British history, from Chamberlain and appeasement to Churchill’s great speeches, from the Battle of Britain to the military campaigns in the Mediterranean and Western Europe, from food rationing to the Beveridge Report. Based on a massive array of primary sources, The Sceptic Isle powerfully showcases how the British government’s attempt to mould and manipulate coverage of battles created a major credibility gap that cast a long shadow over the British government’s efforts to sell the different dimensions of the Second World War to the home front.</jats:p>