John Laver Livres

This title is part of the series of thematic biographies of major figures in British and European history which presents a questioning aproach to the issues raised by its subject's life, work and achievements. The series is designed to enable A Level and Higher Grade students to study and analyze the role of the individual in history. This book examines Hitler's impact upon German and European history, with a consideration of some of the main issues which have concerned historians of the Third Reich. There is particular attention to the motivation of Hitler throughout his life and career, and a study of both his own infatuation with power and the degree to which he exercised a hold over the German people. His place in German history is assessed and the historiography of Hitler is reviewed.

Contains a collection of historical, documentary, visual and statistical sources covering German history between 1890 and 1933. Each section has an introduction setting the sources in context. Cultural and historiographical material is included in addition to political and economic topics.

Containing documentary and visual sources, this book is a practical work for A-level history students of Nazi Germany. Practical advice, specimen answers, essay plans and a short contextual introduction to each section are also included.

This first title in the "History at Source" series examines the political and economic situation in Russia in 1914, and the February and October revolutions of 1917. The book also examines the impact of World War I, the struggle for power after Lenin, the Stalinist era and economic transformation. The text covers popular topics for A Level and Higher Grade students. Each section contains a short introduction and a wide variety of sources, all set in their historical context. Examination-style questions are also provided, along with practical advice on answering source-based and essay questions, specimen essay answers and source-based exercise answers.