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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.

A study of Germany between the wars, examining the aims of the new republic, their failure, and how they led to Nazism, and eventually World War II. Henig includes an outline of the historiography and the changing attitudes to the Weimar Republic.

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.

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.

The importance of Henry VII is the topic of this controversial study. Several points are put accross answering questions about his reign and asking new ones considering a number of details about his time on the throne.

Mason provides concise coverage of the Cold War, paying particular attention to the Soviet-American dimension and drawing on the latest research of revisionist scholars. Complex events are clearly explained making this an ideal introductory text.

Ruth Henig's fully revised and extended edition includes a new chapter on recent historiography of the subject and provides students with concise coverage of such major topics as the Treaty of Versailles, and the League of Nations.

This clear introduction to British history and politics at the emergence of the 'modern' period sheds new light on the early years of the nineteenth century, a period of revolution, reaction and reform.

Explains the significance of the man, the movement and the regime which dominated Italian life between 1922 and the Second World War. This third edition provides a glossary as well as brief biographies of key figures.

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.

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.

Providing a complete historical background to Pitt's career, Eric Evans re-examines his policies and achievements in the light of recent research, and offers fresh insight on established stereotypes.

This is an essential introduction to a notorius figure and crucial theme in modern history. The second edition also develops important new themes including race, genetics, class and the role of women.

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

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.

With a public career spanning 62 years, William Gladstone dominated the Victorian political arena. This biography of the Liberal leader examines the political and social composition of the Liberal Party, assesses Gladstone's achievements and relates his political legacy.

Keith Stringer looks at the relationship between government, warfare, and the rise and fall of the medieval states in this reassessment of Stephen's ability as a ruler.

An introduction to events in Spain in the 1930s which led to the emergence of a democracy.

Examines the major aspects of Disraeli's career and his legacy, asking how far his actions were governed by principles and how far by expediency.

An account of the crucial political and economic issues behind the 1832 Reform Act. This book highlights the travails of Toryism at the end of the 1820s, clarifies complex questions of policy, shows the connections between the Reform Act of 1832 and the Second Reform Act, and updates statistics.

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