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  • av Helen Rawlings
    556 - 1 260,-

    Challenges the reputation of the Spanish Inquisition as an instrument of religious persecution, torture and repression and looks at its wider role as an educative force in society. This book presents a reassessment of the history of the Spanish Inquisition.

  • av C. Scott Dixon
    546 - 1 436,-

    This text illustrates how the German Reformation movement was bound and shaped by the society in which it was broadcast, how the reformers interacted with the trends/tensions of the period, and how the forces of religious change came to influence European culture and society over the long term.

  • - The Fall of the European Empires
    av M. E. Chamberlain
    516 - 1 270,-

    aeo Includes a new chapter examining the break up of the Russian empire at the end of the Cold War. aeo Provides full coverage of the transfer of power in Hong Kong aeo Places decolonization in the context of 500 years of European global domination.

  • av Paul Bailey
    706 - 1 490,-

    This overview of twentieth--century history in China tells the story of a fascinating country undergoing political revolutions and social and cultural upheaval.

  • - Conquest, Apartheid, Democracy
    av Nigel (University of Cape Town Worden
    490,-

    The new edition of The Making of Modern South Africa provides a comprehensive, current introduction to the key themes and debates concerning the history of this controversial country. Engagingly written, the author provides a sharp, analytical overview of the new South Africa.

  • av Henry (University of London) Loyn
    616,-

    This text shows that the Vikings were more than rampaging warriors and despoilers. As well as their destructive impact on the communities they encountered, the Vikings conferred a constructive and more permanent legacy on the political institutions and daily life of medieval Britain.

  • - 1945 to the Present
    av Paul John (University of Edinburgh) Bailey
    616,-

    aeo Provides a much--needed, accessible overview of the Japanese economic miracle. aeo Sets economic discussions against clear political and social background. aeo Draws on recent research to reexamine complex relationship with the US.

  • - A Critical History
    av John (Edinburgh University) Brown
    610,-

    aeo Offers concise overview of the events and issues in post--war welfare provision. aeo Incorporates a great deal of new research and the recently available primary sources. aeo Provides historical perspective on current political debates. aeo Offers concise overview of the events and issues in post--war welfare provision.

  • av Sheelagh (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) Ellwood
    636,-

    Beginning with an account of the historical antecedents to the war, this book traces the history of the Second Republic, which culminated in the electoral victory of the Popular Front in 1936. It goes on to chart and analyze the dramatic chain of events of the Civil War itself.

  • av Chris (University of Nottingham Wrigley
    610,-

    Assesses the main features of Lloyd George's career from his early days when he established a reputation as a fiery radical, his work as a social reformer, his stance vis-a-vis the Boer War, his career during World War I and his work in the peace-making process, and his later years out of office.

  • - A Deceptive Decade
    av Andrew Thorpe
    610,-

    aeo Uses recent new research to examine important issues. aeo Draws parallels with Britain in the 1980s. aeo Clear, accessible and useful synthesis. aeo Uses recent new research to examine important issues. aeo Draws parallels with Britain in the 1980s. aeo Clear, accessible and useful synthesis.

  • - History Association Studies
    av Beryl (Sussex University) Williams
    566,-

    This book examines the dramatic and sometimes violent events which accompanied the fall of the Russian czars and the creation of the Soviet nation. In drawing upon the most recent research, especially on the nature of the popular movement during 1917, Beryl Williams examines how and why Bolsheviks came to power in October 1917.

  • av Alan (University of York) Forrest
    566,-

    Divided into five sections, this book examines the ideals which informed the work of the revolutionaries and the process by which they sought to dismantle the ancient regime and build a new order in France.

  • - From Ascendancy to Democracy
    av George (University of Wales Boyce
    610,-

    This book traces the history of Ireland from the Catholic Emancipation of 1829 to the establishment of the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland in 1922. The book argues that partition was the only way of limiting civil war in a country where democracy was inextricably linked to sectarianism.

  • - Reform in England 1810-1832
    av J. R. (Formerly Dinwiddy
    450,-

    Examines the nature and ideas, as well as the underlying social interests and motives, of the reform movements of the early-19th century. It also pays attention to other agitations of the period, including Luddism, co-operative socialism and the Factory Movement.

  • av Bruce (University of Wales Waller
    540,-

    Provides up-to-date assessment of one of the key figures in modern European history. Includes new chapters on Bismarck and militarism, and on Bismarck as chancellor. Substantially expanded throughout to take account of recent historiography.

  • av Keith (University of Wales Robbins
    610,-

    Examines appeasement in the context of both Britain's domestic policies and her international commitments, within Europe and beyond. This book includes a discussion of the historiography surrounding appeasement, and analysis of changing public opinion and of the 'appeasers' themselves.

  • - The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Consensus
    av David (University of Liverpool) Dutton
    616,-

    Offers a survey of British politics in the postwar era. This book examines the development of postwar politics and the ways in which it has been interpreted by historians, political scientists and politicians alike. It argues that after 1970 the consensus looked fragile, and shows how it gave away to a new style of politics in Britain.

  • - Collaboration And Resistance 1940-1944
    av Roderick (University of Sussex) Kedward
    626,-

    This concise history of France from the occupation in 1940 to liberation in 1944 focuses on the struggle between those who favoured collaboration with the occupying Germans and those who opted to resist.

  • av Norah (Middlesex University) Carlin
    560,-

    aeo Provides background for students new to the period. aeo Assesses economic, social, religious and political life, covering the impact of long--term change as well as short--term developments. aeo Examines the English Civil War debate in the 1990s and discusses the problems of causation in history.

  • av Peter Gaunt
    620,-

    aeoProvides a fresh and provocative assessment of one of the leading figures of British history. aeo Interweaves interpretative narrative of Cornwalla s life with an in--depth assessment of his long--term historical narrative. aeo Draws from original source material throughout, explaining the difficulties faced in handling contemporary evidence.

  • - 1945 - 1991
    av Joseph A. (Exeter University) Smith
    516,-

    This edition provides two new chapters covering superpower relations in the 1970s and the developments of the 1980s that led to the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Eastern bloc. The book also now contains a fuller chronology and suggestions for further reading.

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