Bücher der Reihe Questions and Analysis in History

The Renaissance examines Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It integrates views of major historians, interpretations, analysis and evaluation of primary sources, offering a concise introduction to the subject.

Covering a topic which features on all three exam board specifications, this book for A2 level history students explores the turmoil that encompassed the reigns of Edwards VI and Mary - the mid-tudor period. It examines the key issues in the debate, including the question as to whether there was a mid-Tudor crisis.

The early 20th century in Italy was a crucial period in its history. This book surveys the important issues and topics of the period including the origins and rise of fascism, Mussolini as prime minister and dictator, the totalitarian state, foreign policy and World War II.

Providing essays, sources with questions and worked answers together with background to each topic within Irish history, Nick Pelling provides a good foundational text for the study of Anglo-Irish relations.

Tudor Government looks at government across all the tudor reigns. Combining narrative, questions and analysis, this book provides students with a clear background and a guide to examination success.

Lang surveys the changing role of Parliament over the last three centuries. Combining narrative, interpretation, discussion of controversial issues and a selection of sources, this book provides an ideal study aid for students.

Covering the causes, The Second Republic, Franco and the end of the war, this is a concise text on a key topic, integrating narrative, questions, analysis, source evaluation and a guide to further reading.

This text explores Britain's role in international affairs from the age of Gladstone and Disraeli to the end of the World War One. It explores such themes as the scramble for Africa and the foreign policy of Lord Salisbury.

Examining the influential career of Winston Churchill, this new book discusses his career from Secretary of State for War and Air, to British Prime Minster during the Second World War and from 1951-55.

Graham Seel explores the period of turmoil in British history from 1637 and the latter part of the reign of Charles I to the restoration with Charles II in 1660. He discusses the political and religious crises as well as the key personalities.

This offers comprehensive coverage of the major issues of the Second Reich from its formation in 1871.With essential analysis of the economy, society, World War One and collapse this book aids understanding of wider European history.

The latest title in the A level series Questions and Analysis in History. Books in the series are for students aiming to achieve A grade success at A level.

The Cold War examines the complex arguments which divided East and West following the Second World war, and analyses its eight major phases from the emergence of the cold war through the late 1980s.

Covers various aspects of the reign of Elizabeth. This book looks at the period 1558-1603, and explores the religious settlement government and foreign policy the economy; and, Elizabeth's relationship with Parliament society and culture. Including a glossary of key terms, it is useful for any student of British history.

Stalin examines the Soviet leader's domestic and foreign policy, covering core topics such as his rise to power, the economy, society, culture and the Cold War. It provides students with a clear backgroud and a guide to exam success.

How did Spain become the greatest power in sixteenth century Europe? This book examines whether the sixteenth century was a golden age for Spain culturally as well as in terms of society and economy.

This book explores the complex events and the increasing religious and political discord that followed the coronation of James I and which culminated in the English Civil War.

Presents a comprehensive introduction to Germany in the aftermath of the First World War. This book explores themes including the formation of the Republic, the impact of the Treaty of Versailles and the Republic's problems and achievements. It provides students with an understanding and a foundation for examination success.

Examining the background to and the course of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Lenin's regime, this new title explores both the key aspects and the historical interpretations of Lenin's legacy to Russian history.

Looking at the different aspects of the period 1855-1991 that are covered in A Level history, this title examines and compares: the ideologies of Tsarist autocracy and Soviet communism; parties and opposition to these regimes; the use of repression and terror; agriculture; industry; the class structure; and, the 1917 revolution.