The 20th century was one of constant upheaval across Europe. The continent saw wars, revolutions, the collapse of empires and a range of leading figures, from Stolypin and Stalin to Chirac, Schroder and Putin.

The First World War was one of the single most important events of the twentieth century. Spanning the globe it was both complex in its origins and disastrous in its conclusions, leaving a legacy which would lead ultimately to the even greater destruction of the Second World War. This companion provides a source of accurate information and clear explanation of the issues surrounding the First World War in Europe, including the cultural climate, military campaigns, war aims and peace efforts and the diverse home fronts. The many helpful features of the volume include: * Explanatory maps*...

This text comprises factual and interpretative information relating to Germany and German politics, society, economy and culture between 1918 and 1945. Its primary concern is with the Hitler years, but by setting them in their wider context it illuminates the many continuities in Germany.

The fascination with Napoleon as an individual and with the colossal changes wrought by his wars across Europe has continued among historians, and many others, ever since. This guide is designed to provide detail on more than the military aspects of the period, and to cover the whole of Europe.

This volume contains essential facts and figures relating to European decolonization in the 20th century. Containing biographies of the leading figures, it takes each European empire in turn and offers a detailed chronology of the process of decolonization in the individual states.

This reference work provides a wide-ranging compendium of essential facts and figures on the Conservative Party - from its origins in the 1830s to the present.

This study on Imperial Russia covers topics as diverse as: central government; foreign policy; the revolutionary movement; music, art and literature; religion and the Church; education; the peasantry; and the different nationalities of the Russian Empire.

This work provides essential facts and commentary on all aspects of British history, government and culture. Fully revised it now covers the events of the late 1990s and contains a political chronology that includes the Blair administration.

A unique reference guide to the interlinked issues of slavery, the movement for emancipation and civil rights.

This work provides information on the history of Germany since World War II. It opens with a chronology of developments from Allied occupation and the development of East and West Germany. Topics covered include: the workings of German government; and Germany's foreign relations.