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  • von James Joll, Canada) Martel & Gordon (University of Northern British Columbia
    67,00 - 217,00 €

    Presents an analysis of the historical forces at work in the Europe of 1914, and the very different ways in which historians have subsequently attempted to understand them.

  • von P. M. H. Bell
    89,00 - 263,00 €

    A comprehensive study of the period and debates surrounding the European origins of the Second World War. This book describes the various explanations that have been offered for the war and the historiographical debates that have arisen from them; and analyses the ideological, economic and strategic forces at work in Europe during the 1930s.

  • von Ritchie Ovendale
    81,00 €

    This history gives a balanced and judicious introduction to the immensely complex and controversial subject of Arab-Israel conflice, weaving different strands of the story into a single coherent narrative, thus making it essential reading for all students studying conflict in the Middle East.

  • von Brian Holden Reid
    90,00 €

    The American Civil War was the bloodiest war of the 19th century and its impact continues to be felt today. It, and its origins, have been extensively studied, yet it remains a controversial subject. Based on primary research, this book contributes to the ongoing historical debate.

  • von Akira Iriye
    273,00 €

    Professor Iriye analyses the origins of the 1941 conflict against the background of international relations in the preceding decade in order to answer the key question: Why did Japan, which had not been able to defeat the isolated and divided forces of China, decide to go to war against so formidable a combination of powers?

  • von Caroline Kennedy-Pipe
    94,00 €

    This text looks at the roots of the struggle in Northern Ireland and of British intervention, setting both in the longer perspective of the Anglo-Irish troubles. The book seeks to place the use of the army within the wider British context of dealing with political violence.

  • von A. Short
    90,00 €

    This volume in the "Origins of Modern Wars" series concerns the opening days of the Vietnamese conflict. The author examines the nature of French colonial rule in Vietnam, nationalism and liberation groups, the influence of Chinese communism and Vietnam's diplomatic relations with other countries.

  • von Geoffrey Swain
    79,00 €

    Concentrating on the turbulent months from February 1917 to November 1918, this text explores the origins of the Russian Civil War against the background of revolutionary Russia. It examines the aims of the anti-Bolshevik insurgents and shows how far the fear of war governed the actions of all.

  • von Frank J. Coppa
    112,00 - 249,00 €

    Part of the "Origins of Modern Wars" series, this book considers the Italian wars of independence. Using material from the Vatican archives, it highlights the roles of such figures as the Pope, Cardinal Corboli-Bussi and Cavour and the motivating forces behind the wars themselves.

  • von David H. Close
    120,00 - 238,00 €

    This volume examines the origins of the Greek civil war. It covers the right-wing dictatorship (1935-41); the invasion and collapse of authority (1941-1943); the EAM challenge of the old order (1943-1944); the defeat of the revolution; the White Terror; the descent to civil war; and the war itself.

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