Churchill examines the influential career of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minster during the Second World War and from 1951 55. It discusses his early career as Secretary of State for War and Air and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Churchill as Warlord, and Churchill in opposition and the 1951 government. The book examines a wide variety of sources from contemporary newspaper accounts to Churchill's letters to his wife."
Churchill examines the influential career of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minster during the Second World War and from 1951 55. It discusses his e...
The early 20th century in Italy was a crucial period in its history. This book surveys the important issues and topics of the period including the origins and rise of fascism, Mussolini as prime minister and dictator, the totalitarian state, foreign policy and World War II. It also examines how Italian fascism compared to other inter-war dictatorships.
The early 20th century in Italy was a crucial period in its history. This book surveys the important issues and topics of the period including the ori...
The early twentieth century in Italy was a crucial period in its history. Mussolini and Fascism surveys all the important issues and topics of the period including the origins and rise of Fascism, Mussolini as Prime Minister and Dictator, the Totalitarian state, foreign policy and the Second World War. It also examines how Italian Fascism compared to other inter-war dictatorships.
The early twentieth century in Italy was a crucial period in its history. Mussolini and Fascism surveys all the important issues and topics o...
Churchill examines the influential career of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minster during the Second World War and from 1951 55. It discusses his early career as Secretary of State for War and Air and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Churchill as Warlord, and Churchill in opposition and the 1951 government. The book examines a wide variety of sources from contemporary newspaper accounts to Churchill's letters to his wife."
Churchill examines the influential career of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minster during the Second World War and from 1951 55. It discus...
Lenin and Revolutionary Russia examines the background to and the course of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Lenin's regime. It explores all the key aspects such as the development of the Bolsheviks as a revolutionary party, the 1905 Revolution, the collapse of the Tsarists, the Russian Civil War and historical interpretations of Lenin's legacy to Russian history.
Lenin and Revolutionary Russia examines the background to and the course of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Lenin's regime. It explores al...
Covering the period from 1547 to 1558, The Mid Tudors explores the reigns of Edward VI and Mary. Stephen J. Lee examines all the key issues debated by historians, including the question as to whether there was a mid-Tudor crisis. Using a wide variety of sources and historiography, Lee also looks at the Reformation and the Counter Reformation, as well as discussing government and foreign policy. The book starts with a chapter on Henry VIII to establish the overall perspective over the following two reigns - thereby providing a basis to examine their positive as well as negative...
Covering the period from 1547 to 1558, The Mid Tudors explores the reigns of Edward VI and Mary. Stephen J. Lee examines all the key issue...
Gladstone and Disraeli surveys and compares the careers of these two influential Prime Ministers. Stephen J. Lee examines how Gladstone and Disraeli emerged as leaders of the two leading parties and goes on to consider their time in power, analyzing many different aspects of their careers.
Using a wide variety of sources and historiography, Lee compares and contrasts the beliefs of Gladstone and Disraeli, their effect on the economy, social reform, the Irish problem and parliamentary reform, and on foreign policy.
Gladstone and Disraeli surveys and compares the careers of these two influential Prime Ministers. Stephen J. Lee examines how Gladstone an...
From a renowned name in A Level history publishing, this is a Questions and Analysis title on a major period in Russian History. With all three exam boards offering modules on this popular subject at A Level, this book is an absolute must-have.
Looking at the many different aspects of the period 1855 1991 that are covered in A Level history, Stephen J. Lee examines and compares:
the ideologies of Tsarist autocracy and Soviet communism
parties and opposition to these regimes
the use of repression and terror
agriculture
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From a renowned name in A Level history publishing, this is a Questions and Analysis title on a major period in Russian History. With all ...
The Weimar Republic provides a comprehensive introduction to Germany in the aftermath of the First World War. Exploring themes including the formation of the Republic, the impact of the Treaty of Versailles and the Republic's problems and achievements, it is an invaluable study guide.
This second edition includes two new chapters: the first looks at the Chancellors and Presidents of the Republic, the second assesses the career of Gustav Stresemann. It also contains a timeline and updated analysis to enhance readers' understanding of events and controversies....
The Weimar Republic provides a comprehensive introduction to Germany in the aftermath of the First World War. Exploring themes inc...
The Spanish Civil War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the modern era. This book covers:
* its background with the fall of the monarchy and the Second Republic * Franco and Fascism * the conflict itself * the role of foreign powers * the legacy of the war.
Including narrative, questions and analysis of a wide variety of sources from popular novels and poetry to contemporary political commentaries, The Spanish Civil War is a concise introduction to this topic and an essential study aid.
The Spanish Civil War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the modern era. This book covers:
