Cette série propose des analyses approfondies et éclairantes de moments et de figures cruciaux du développement historique. Chaque volume se concentre sur un sujet ou une époque spécifique, en s'appuyant sur les recherches historiques les plus récentes et des interprétations originales. C'est une ressource essentielle pour les étudiants, les universitaires et toute personne recherchant des études historiques détaillées et stimulantes. La collection offre une riche tapisserie pour comprendre les complexités du passé.
A concise yet thorough examination of the critical postwar years in the US. It argues that the major trends and themes of postwar American history have their origins during this period. číst celé
This comprehensive survey explores the evolution of the Liberal and Conservative parties in Britain, tracing their development from the emergence of the Liberal Party under Gladstone to the Conservative dominance led by Salisbury in the late nineteenth century. It delves into key political events, ideologies, and the shifting dynamics between the two parties during this transformative period in British history.
The Vietnam War examines this conflict from its origins up until North Vietnam¿s victory in 1975. Historian Mitchell K. Hall¿s lucid account is an ideal introduction to the key debates surrounding a war that remains controversial and disputed in American scholarship and collective memory.¿ The new edition has been fully updated and expanded to include additional material on the preceding French Indochina War, the American antiwar movement, North Vietnamese perspectives and motivations, and the postwar scholarly debate. The text is supported by a documents section and a wide range of study tools, including a timeline of events, glossaries of key figures and terms, and a rich "further reading" section accompanied by a new bibliographical essay. Concise yet comprehensive, The Vietnam War remains the most accessible and stimulating introduction to this crucial 20th-century conflict.
This study explores the fundamental questions facing students: who was responsible for the Cold War? Was it inevitable or could the whole episode have been avoided? Was Stalin genuinely interested in a postwar agreement? Was a great opportunity lost by the world powers, one which could have brought immense benefits to both sides as well as to the rest of the world...? Since publication of the First Edition in 1983 the world has changed out of all recognition -- the Cold War has ended, communism has collapsed and 1991 saw the final demise of the Soviet Union. It is in the light of these recent events, and the latest historiography, that Martin McCauley has revised, and greatly expanded, his original text.
Key themes in British, European, and World history are explored through a series of concise volumes, each supported by primary materials, a bibliography, and an index. Expert authors contribute to these scholarly works, reflecting the latest research and current historical interpretations. The series is undergoing significant renewal, with plans for new titles and editions presented in a more accessible format, enhancing the reader's experience with updated designs and additional resources like maps and glossaries.