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This text tells the story of China's extraordinary transition from the empire of the Manchu dynasty to the People's Republic of Mao Tse-Tung. Each chapter offers a structured analysis of a particular theme or aspect of China's history during these 50 turbulent years. The text examines and explains how China undertook its "revolution against the world to join the world".

2nd Edition Description This clear and fluent second edition closely follows option (b) of the Year 13 History syllabus: A Survey of New Zealand in the 19th Century. The themes of ‘Maori/Pakeha Relations’, ‘Economic and Political Change’, ‘Society and Attitudes’, form the three major parts.

The "Discover History" series has been developed to support pupils of a variety of abilities in their study of history. The exercises can be used in conjunction with existing classroom texts. This volume has an issues-based approach and contains over 100 exercises which aim to encourage investigation of historical evidence through a range of activities. The pack encompasses all of the key political, social and religious issues of the period, and is fully photocopiable.

From the arrival of the Maori to the beginning of the new millennium, this lively book is a fascinating overview of our country's unique history. Featuring pictures from the renowned Alexander Turnbull Library, the book also includes interesting 'Did You Know' sections. Paperback (Children's Large Format)

As we approach the bicentenary of the abolition of the Atlantic trade, Walvin has selected the historical texts that recreate the mindset that made such a savage institution possible - morally acceptable even. Setting these historical documents against Walvin's own incisive historical narrative, the two layers of this extraordinary, definitive account of the Atlantic slave trade enable us to understand the rise and fall of one of the most shameful chapters in British history, the repercussions of which the modern world is still living with.

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This student book is part of a series written by teachers and SHP examiners and is designed to meet the requirements of the revised GCSE syllabuses.

This text tells the story of the Russian Revolution, including the sequence of events, main characters, key ideas and concepts. This is done by providing narrative on the revolution, documentary evidence, analysis of historians' arguments and activities. The structure of the book allows for analysis around the political, social and economic changes and continuities. It includes a range of sources: contemporary accounts, historians' accounts, and visual representations. It is an active text with a range of questions for students to ... read more

A story about the lives of the people of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

This title provides a detailed account of the issues and events which led to the Holocaust, and discusses the historiographical interpretations surrounding that event. The book examines anti-Semitism in Europe generally (and Germany in particular) before 1933, the nature of Hitler's rule in Germany and Nazi anti-Semitic policy from 1939 to 1941 (including the Madagascar Plan and the creation of the Polish ghettos) as well as Nazi euthanasia policies during the same period. The volume concludes by exploring the horrendous developmen... read more

"Appeasement and the Road to War" covers all the main issues in the appropriate part of the Higher syllabus, including: The Roots of Appeasement; The Rise of Fascism; Hitler's Foreign Policy 1933-35; Abyssinia and the Failure of the League of Nations; The Rhineland; The Spanish Civil War; Anschluss; Crisis over Czechoslovakia; Munich - Triumph or Tragedy? The Consequences of Munich; The Polish Crisis and the outbreak of war; and Overview - Appeasement - Right or Wrong? The book will cover the specified syllabus comprehensively, and... read more

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In this sequel to his popular Aspects of European History 1494-1789 Stephen Lee charts the most commonly encountered topics of nineteenth and twentieth-century history, from the origins of the French Revolution, through the social and political reforms and upheavals of the last two centuries to the contemporary scene. He presents a series of short, analytical chapters, based on an interpretative approach to history, providing a range of viewpoints on the subjects selected. For example, some chapters provide a survey of the major ... read more

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A comprehensive text on Elizabethan and Stuart history specially written to meet the needs of AS and A2 specifications and written by examiners - who know what is needed for exam success. The volume covers at least half the full A-level course and should prove accessible in terms of both text and layout. There is a synoptic chapter and several sections on historical interpretation.

Causes and Consequences explains to older readers the contributory factors leading up to some of the most significant events of the twentieth century, and the effect of those events on the world. Brand new in paperback, this title examines the history of the African-American Civil Rights Movement and reveals the courage and determination of the black community. It traces the origins of injustice back to its roots in slavery during the 18th and 19th centuries and offers an exciting account of the birth of the the Civil Rights Moveme... read more

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This is a resource for teaching and learning about the issues and events of the 20th century. It never lets go of the period's story, providing opportunities to examine the big picture and investigate particular topics. Discover how, in the 1920s, the German army resorted to practising in cardboard cut-out tanks; the reason why, in the 1930s, some unemployed Americans were paid to walk around with balloons on long strings; why black people in South Africa at the time of apartheid could have been imprisoned for five years just for s... read more