This introduction to the Suez crisis covers the background, the invasion, and its aftermath. The text presents key primary sources, analysis of the significance of the sources discussed, and their usefulness as historical evidence . A commentary on the historical context of the crisis is included along with an analysis of the wider implications of the crisis, particularly for Britain.

This introduction to the Suez crisis covers the background, the invasion, and its aftermath. The text presents key primary sources, analysis of the significance of the sources discussed, and their usefulness as historical evidence . A commentary on the historical context of the crisis is included along with an analysis of the wider implications of the crisis, particularly for Britain.

This source book examines the development of Italian Fascism, and surveys the themes and issues of the movement. It spans from the emergence of the united Italian state in the nineteenth century, to the post-war aftermath of fascism. It provides:
* analysis of propaganda and Mussolini's journalism
* new documentary material, previously unavailable in English
* an extensive range of other source material, including images
* thematic coverage of major topics such as the transformation of agrarian and urban society
* analysis of the political, social, and economic status of...

This source book examines the development of Italian Fascism, and surveys the themes and issues of the movement. It spans from the emergence of the united Italian state in the nineteenth century, to the post-war aftermath of fascism. It provides:
* analysis of propaganda and Mussolini's journalism
* new documentary material, previously unavailable in English
* an extensive range of other source material, including images
* thematic coverage of major topics such as the transformation of agrarian and urban society
* analysis of the political, social, and economic status of...

The period from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century saw urban growth, industrial development and the emergence of modern society in Germany. This book provides a study of the social and cultural history of Germany through written, visual and oral sources, during this period. The author discusses problems of interpretation and methodology and presents his own historical analysis of subjects such as politics, conflict and gender.

By the 1930s over two-thirds of Germans lived in towns and cities, and those who did not found themselves inexorably affected by the ever-growing urban vortex. The German Urban Experience 1900 - 1945 surveys the social and cultural history of Germany in this crucial period through written, visual and oral sources. Focusing on urbanism as one of the major forces of change, this book presents a wide range of archive sources, many available for the first time, as well as film scenes, literature and art.
Exploring the German experience of 'urbanism as a way of life' in cities from...

This book examines the complex relationship between ordinary Germans and Hitler's government. It provides: key primary sources; a range of other source material, including images; integrated analysis of the significance of source material; thematic coverage of the major topics; examination of the responses of the workers, the churches, youth, conservative elites, and Jewish citizens; and an emphasis on popular reactions to Nazism.

This book examines the complex relationship between ordinary Germans and Hitler's government. It provides: key primary sources; a range of other source material, including images; integrated analysis of the significance of source material; thematic coverage of the major topics; examination of the responses of the workers, the churches, youth, conservative elites, and Jewish citizens; and an emphasis on popular reactions to Nazism.

Through sources and documents, The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union by Richard Sakwa places the Soviet experience in historical and comparative context. The author introduces each source in this volume fully and provides commentary and analysis.
Using eye-witness accounts, official documents and new materials which have just come to light, Richard Sakwa gives an historical overview of the Soviet Union from the revolution of 1906 to the fall of the regime.

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 has provided fresh perspectives from which to view the Revolution out of which it grew. The Russian Revolution, 1917-1921, by Ronald Kowalski, reviews the ever-changing debate on the nature of the Russian Revolution.

This collection of documents and sources includes:

* newspapers, memoirs and literature
* commentary and background information of each source
* a narrative of the major events of the period
* new material made available since the policy of glasnost
* a re-examination of World War One and the...