Bücher der Reihe Lancaster Pamphlets

Joseph Stalin's 25-year dictatorship is without doubt one of the most controversial periods in the history of the Soviet Union. This book examines Stalin's ambiguous personal and political legacy, his achievements, and his crimes - the subject of major reappraisal both in the West and in the former Soviet Union.

The author examines British foreign policy from Castlereagh to Disraeli. Focusing on relations with other European and non-European powers, the author discusses attitudes to the Empire and analyzes socio-economic, and political factors.

Michael Mullett reconsiders, in the light of recent scholarship and of altering perceptions of the English past, the events of the crucial years 1678-1688: from the Restoration era, through the exclusion crisis, to the "Glorious Revolution".

Whereas one particular image of the interwar years portrays this period to contain depression, decay and deprivation, more recent works have shown it to be a time of more optimistic social conditions. This book discusses this much debated argument.

In Napoleon III, Roger Price considers the mid-century crisis which provided Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte with the opportunity to gain elective office as President, and offers a historio graphical review of the ruler and his regime.

Describes and assesses England's foreign policy during the second half of the 16th century. The book includes coverage of Elizabeth's relations with foreign powers, the effect of Reformation on foreign affairs, Elizabeth's success as a stateswoman and the war with Spain.

'I would recommend this book.' - History Teaching Review

Examines Loyd George's powerful personal ambitions and his response to the challenges posed to Liberal society by radical conservatism and socialism. Drawing on the large amount of material available, the book offers an analysis that helps to set Lloyd George's and our own time in context.

Richelieu and Mazarin compares these two striking, but very different, statesmen and evaluates their careers and achievements in the light of modern research.

This book looks at the key issues of Peter the Great's reign: territorial expanion and domestic reform. It also analyses the controversy surrounding his reputation: does he deserve the title 'Great.', was he enlightened or barbaric?

This book explores one of the most dramatic features of the late medieval and early modern period: when voyagers from Western Europe led by Spain and Portugal set out across the world and set up links with Africa, Asia and the Americas.

The focus of this book is the period in which the country lost its king and how Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector. This is used to examine the Commonwealth and the Protectorate where Professor Woolrych challenges accepted views on these areas.

Assesses its significance in relation to earlier and subsequent reform legislation.

Deals with the personality and political ability of the monarch, the court, finance, parliament, foreign policy and religion, including James's record in Scotland and the legacies of Elizabeth I.

Describes and analyzes the process of the Elizabethan Reformation, placing it in an English and a European context. Doran examines the religious views and policies of the Queen, the making of the 1559 settlement, and the resulting reforms.

This work provides a clear guide to the main strands of historical thought on Henry VIII and the English Reformation, considers the political and religious causes of the Reformation, and gives a succinct account of the events leading up to the break with Rome.

Examines the Labour governments of 1945-51. The author discusses the main political personalities of the period, sets their work in the context of Labour history since 1900, and reviews their domestic and foreign achievements.

Looks at the king and his beliefs, domestic problems, and foreign policy.

Shennan examines the changing criteria upon which European relations were based between 1688 and 1763. Through concise analysis of a complex set of issues he discusses concepts that are still relevant in the modern world.

Provides an introduction to the life and career of Sir Robert Peel - one of the most important political leaders of the nineteenth century. This book assesses Peel's career, and includes a glossary of key terms, plus a bibliography.

Providing a narrative of events and an analysis of social and cultural developments across the period, this book discusses the political, economic and social structures of the German empire. It includes information on how Bismarck consolidated his regime, the Wilhelmian period, and factors which led to the First World War.

Analyzes the reasons for the outbreak of the Second World War, one of the most controversial historical topics. The author considers: the long-term factors that led to war; the effect of British appeasement policies; the significance of American isolation; and the ambitions of Italy, Japan and Russia.

A concise introduction to the Russian Revolution and its origins dating back to the emancipation of the Russian peasant serfs in 1861.