British History 1870-1918
The Emergence of a Nation
Author Dr Robert Johnson
Foreword Professor George Boyce
Price £10.99
Size Approx 120pp. 246 x 171mm.
ISBN 978-1-84285-026-8
Description
Are you studying confused by late Victorian and
Edwardian British History? Why was this period so influential?
This Studymate is designed to clarify the key issues in British History between 1870 and 1918. This was a time of major change- economic, political and social and this Studymate will explore the key issues, the areas of historical controversy and cover the
content in short, clear sections. It will help you to progress by means of study tips and helpful advice. Success in this topic requires clarity in analysis and the use of historical concepts: whether you are a student, history enthusiast or simply interested reader, this book will empower your thinking, clarify your understanding and enable you to achieve the success you deserve.
Contents
1 The British State, Economy and Society 1870
2 The Ministries of Gladstone and Disraeli
3 Ireland 1868 - 1905
4 The decline of old certainties 1880-1898
5 Foreign and Imperial policies
6 New Liberalism 1895-1914
7 The Crisis of Liberalism
8 Labour Politics 1893-1914
9 Foreign Policy and International Crises
10 The Great War 1914-16
11 The Great War 1916-18
12 Conclusions
Glossary, useful addresses, web sites for history students, further reading, index.
Market A level and undergraduate history students
Politics students and people interested in British political life and British political history
University, college and sixth form history libraries
Teachers, tutors and lecturers teaching German and modern European history
Public and reference libraries
Key features * Big demand - of history students under intense pressure from coursework and exams
* Right student approach - full syllabus coverage, with concise writing, enabling complex
points to be easily understood
* Authoritative - with a foreword by a leading Professor
* Quick summaries - one-minute overviews at start of each chapter
* End-of-chapter tutorials - practice questions, discussion points, assignments, exam tips
* Online revision - includes guide to web sites on modern history
The author Robert Johnson BA(Hons) PhD, is a graduate of Warwick and Exeter Universities. He is a
successful history lecturer, tutor and course manager at Richard Huish College, and an
active member of the Historical Association.
