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  • av John K. Walton
    540 - 1 941,-

    Examines the major aspects of Disraeli's career and his legacy, asking how far his actions were governed by principles and how far by expediency.

  • av Charles Esdaile
    612 - 2 014,-

    Provides an introduction to the revolutionary and Napoleonic conflicts. This book discusses the expansion of France, the extent to which Napoleon was responsible for this success, and the events leading up to his subsequent exile. It also provides an examination of each of the coalitions which fought against France.

  • av Michael Mullett
    670 - 2 189,-

  • av UK) Evans, Lancaster University & Eric J. (Emeritus Professor
    535 - 2 189,-

    Providing a complete historical background to Pitt's career, Eric Evans re-examines his policies and achievements in the light of recent research, and offers fresh insight on established stereotypes.

  • av Peter Gaunt
    583 - 2 189,-

    A concise history of events in England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland during the 1640s. Gaunt explores the relationship between the kingdoms and assesses whether the wars can be seen as a single conflict or inter-related, separate conflicts.

  • av Austin Woolrych
    583 - 2 118,-

    The focus of this book is the period in which the country lost its king and how Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector. This is used to examine the Commonwealth and the Protectorate where Professor Woolrych challenges accepted views on these areas.

  • av John K. Walton
    598 - 2 014,-

    Assesses its significance in relation to earlier and subsequent reform legislation.

  • av Christopher Durston
    598 - 2 118,-

    Deals with the personality and political ability of the monarch, the court, finance, parliament, foreign policy and religion, including James's record in Scotland and the legacies of Elizabeth I.

  • av University of Oxford, UK) Doran & Susan (Jesus College
    535 - 2 118,-

    Describes and analyzes the process of the Elizabethan Reformation, placing it in an English and a European context. Doran examines the religious views and policies of the Queen, the making of the 1559 settlement, and the resulting reforms.

  • av David G. Newcombe
    593 - 2 142,-

    This work provides a clear guide to the main strands of historical thought on Henry VIII and the English Reformation, considers the political and religious causes of the Reformation, and gives a succinct account of the events leading up to the break with Rome.

  • - 1945-1991
    av John Mason
    514 - 2 142,-

    Mason provides concise coverage of the Cold War, paying particular attention to the Soviet-American dimension and drawing on the latest research of revisionist scholars. Complex events are clearly explained making this an ideal introductory text.

  • av Ruth Henig
    522 - 2 142,-

    A study of Germany between the wars, examining the aims of the new republic, their failure, and how they led to Nazism, and eventually World War II. Henig includes an outline of the historiography and the changing attitudes to the Weimar Republic.

  • av Robert Pearce
    598 - 2 189,-

    Examines the Labour governments of 1945-51. The author discusses the main political personalities of the period, sets their work in the context of Labour history since 1900, and reviews their domestic and foreign achievements.

  • - The Age of Lord Liverpool
    av Derbyshire, UK) Plowright & John (Repton School
    583 - 2 189,-

    This clear introduction to British history and politics at the emergence of the 'modern' period sheds new light on the early years of the nineteenth century, a period of revolution, reaction and reform.

  • av Michael J. Winstanley
    522 - 2 189,-

    With a public career spanning 62 years, William Gladstone dominated the Victorian political arena. This biography of the Liberal leader examines the political and social composition of the Liberal Party, assesses Gladstone's achievements and relates his political legacy.

  • - Kingship, Warfare and Government in Twelfth-Century England
    av Keith J. Stringer
    598 - 1 530,-

    Keith Stringer looks at the relationship between government, warfare, and the rise and fall of the medieval states in this reassessment of Stephen's ability as a ruler.

  • av Martin Blinkhorn
    598 - 2 142,-

    An introduction to events in Spain in the 1930s which led to the emergence of a democracy.

  • av J. H. Shennan
    598,-

    Looks at the king and his beliefs, domestic problems, and foreign policy.

  • av J. H. Shennan
    540 - 2 405,-

    Shennan examines the changing criteria upon which European relations were based between 1688 and 1763. Through concise analysis of a complex set of issues he discusses concepts that are still relevant in the modern world.

  • - Statesmanship, Power and Party
    av UK) Evans, Lancaster University & Eric J. (Emeritus Professor
    598,-

    Provides an introduction to the life and career of Sir Robert Peel - one of the most important political leaders of the nineteenth century. This book assesses Peel's career, and includes a glossary of key terms, plus a bibliography.

  • - 1871-1918
    av Lynn Abrams
    535 - 2 208,-

    Providing a narrative of events and an analysis of social and cultural developments across the period, this book discusses the political, economic and social structures of the German empire. It includes information on how Bismarck consolidated his regime, the Wilhelmian period, and factors which led to the First World War.

  • av Ruth Henig
    495,-

    A concise introduction to one of the major historical controversies, brought right up-to-date for this 3rd edition.

  • av UK) Geary & Richard (University of Nottingham
    593 - 2 118,-

    This is an essential introduction to a notorius figure and crucial theme in modern history. The second edition also develops important new themes including race, genetics, class and the role of women.

  • av UK) Blinkhorn & Martin (University of Lancaster
    535 - 2 160,-

    Explains the significance of the man, the movement and the regime which dominated Italian life between 1922 and the Second World War. This third edition provides a glossary as well as brief biographies of key figures.

  • av T. G. Fraser
    583 - 2 189,-

    This book sets out the main political, economic and social developments in Ireland since the 1922 treaty. It explains the troubles in their context and examines the underlying tensions which led to prolonged violence after relative civil peace.

  • av UK) Henig & Ruth (formerly at Lancaster University
    550 - 1 873,-

    Analyzes the reasons for the outbreak of the Second World War, one of the most controversial historical topics. The author considers: the long-term factors that led to war; the effect of British appeasement policies; the significance of American isolation; and the ambitions of Italy, Japan and Russia.

  • av UK) Henig & Ruth (Lancaster University
    556 - 2 189,-

    Ruth Henig's fully revised and extended edition includes a new chapter on recent historiography of the subject and provides students with concise coverage of such major topics as the Treaty of Versailles, and the League of Nations.

  • av J. H. Shennan
    550 - 2 014,-

    The fully revised second edition takes account of historical work produced during the last decade. It covers the period between Louis XIV's death in 1715 and the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 involving political, social & economic issues

  • av Alan Wood
    518 - 2 208,-

    A concise introduction to the Russian Revolution and its origins dating back to the emancipation of the Russian peasant serfs in 1861.

  • av David Arnold
    527 - 1 873,-

    This book explores one of the most dramatic features of the late medieval and early modern period: when voyagers from Western Europe led by Spain and Portugal set out across the world and set up links with Africa, Asia and the Americas.

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