The financial revolution marked the end of medieval England and through the major institutions such as Lloyds and the Bank of England, laid the foundations on which England's emergence as a world power was based.

Aims to guide A-level students and undergraduates through the area of religious separatism in the century before the English Civil War. It also attempts to show where the religious tensions that came to the fore during the Civil War and Interregnum had their roots.

This series bridges the gap between the standard textbook and specialized monograph, providing AS, A Level and undergraduate students with coverage of major themes in British and European history, from the medieval period to the 20th century. This book focuses on the Church of England.

Russia witnessed the flowering of a rich intellectual and cultural life in the 19th century, the origins of which lie in the intelligentsia's opposition to autocratic rule. This text provides a short introduction to 19th-century Russia, focusing on the rise of radicalism.

Clive Emsley provides a concise yet wide-ranging introduction to the impact of the French Revolution on Britain and how its effects have been assessed by historians.

This is a succinct, timely introduction to one of the most highly charged political questions which has dominated British politics since 1945: Britain's position in Europe. The study traces the evolution of British policy towards Europe since 1945, presenting the full international context as well as the impact on domestic party politics - including an analysis of the divisions in the Conservative Party under John Major.

Dr Wright tackles the many controversies surrounding the French Revolution. He also reviews the arguments of leading historians, and analyses some of the key documentary evidence on which they have based their judgements.

This is a wide-ranging study of the Protestant Reformation. Starting with an analysis of the late-medieval church, the book charts the progress of reform and concludes with an important assessment of the impact of the Reformation.