Books in the Cambridge Historical Series series

Originally published in 1922, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents an account of the development of the Netherlands, from the Burgundian period up until the reign of Queen Wilhelmina. Comprehensive information is given on the key changes and major events in Dutch history. A detailed bibliography is also included.

Originally published in 1909, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents a detailed account of the main events and key phases in Italian history between 1494 and 1790. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Italian history.

This 1905 book presents an account of the development of the Scandinavian nations and their relationship with the rest of Europe. The text covers the major events in the histories of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, beginning with the reign of Christian II of Denmark and moving up to the time of publication.

First published in 1936, as the fourth edition of a 1913 original, this book presents a comprehensive account of the history of the Ottoman Empire, the causes and effects of its progressive instability, and its successors. An appendix section covers the period from 1927 through to 1936.

This 1919 book forms the first of two volumes on the history of France between 1815 and 1913. The volumes cover the key events in French history, drawing attention to various aspects of the nation's complicated political evolution. The first volume begins with the Bourbon Restoration and finishes with the coup d'etat of Louis-Napoleon.

This 1909 book was written to provide a comprehensive review of the political, economic and social progress of the Canadian provinces. The text begins with chapters on the French Regime and British rule, before moving through to the evolution and establishment of the Canadian Confederation, and the relationship with the United States.

This 1909 second edition of an 1898 original forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. The text presents a discussion of the main events and key phases in the process of Italian unification, beginning with discussion of the early uprisings and moving through to the establishment and development of the Italian Parliament.

First published in 1915, as the third edition of a 1903 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. The text provides a comprehensive account of Russian development during the nineteenth century, beginning with a discussion of Russia in 1815 and moving through to the beginning of the reign of Nicholas II.

First published in 1910, as the fourth edition of an 1895 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. The text presents a comprehensive analysis of English industrial development, incorporating discussion of financial systems, immigration, agriculture and the growth of towns, as well as the fundamental changes of the industrial revolution.

Originally published in 1900, this book forms the first of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy.

First published in 1935, as the seventh edition of an 1894 original, this book analyses the French Revolution in terms of its interdependence with other movements and historical trends in Europe between 1789 and 1815, providing a comprehensive explanation of the influence of French ideas and policy on Europe.

This book, first published in 1900, presents a discussion of the economic and industrial development of Western Europe from medieval times onwards. The text covers a broad range of periods and societies, beginning with the origins of Christendom and moving through to the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

This 1919 book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1815 and 1913. The volumes cover the key events in French history, drawing attention to various aspects of the nation's complicated political evolution. The second volume begins with the early years of the Second Empire and moves through to the Democratic Republic.

First published in 1913, as the second edition of a 1904 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. It presents an attempt 'to give a connected history of the relations which have prevailed between the nations of the West and the Empires of China, Japan, Annam, and Siam'.

This 1930 history of the United States of America between 1765 and 1865 forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. Many of the major historical events and contexts of the period are covered, beginning with the status of the colonists in 1765 and moving through to the Civil War.

This 1898 book discusses the main economic features in the growth and diffusion of Western European culture during ancient times. The text covers a broad range of periods and societies, beginning with Ancient Egypt and moving through to Constantinople and the decline of the Western Roman Empire.

This 1908 book presents a comprehensive account of the political history of Poland and Russia over a period of 350 years. The text begins with a discussion of the reign of Casimir IV, before moving through various historical phases to the reign of Catherine the Great.

Originally published in 1900, this book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy.

This 1938 book presents an account of the major events and key phases in the formation of Latin America. The text is divided into two main parts: the first part covers the discovery and conquest of the area by colonial powers; the second part focuses on the development of independent states in the region.

This 1922 book presents the English translation of a German original written by Swiss historian Wilhelm Oechsli (1851-1919). The text gives a broad overview of the history of Switzerland, beginning with the separation of the Swiss from the Holy Roman Empire and moving through to the establishment of Switzerland as a federal state.

This 1909 book was written in an effort to direct 'the attention of thoughtful minds in Great Britain and Ireland to Irish history'. It begins with the period leading up to the Anglo-Norman conquest and moves through to the reforms of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.