Books in the Lancaster Pamphlets series

Provides an introduction to the revolutionary and Napoleonic conflicts. This book discusses the expansion of France, the extent to which Napoleon was responsible for this success, and the events leading up to his subsequent exile. It also provides an examination of each of the coalitions which fought against France.

Joseph Stalin's 25-year dictatorship is without doubt one of the most controversial periods in the history of the Soviet Union. This book examines Stalin's ambiguous personal and political legacy, his achievements, and his crimes - the subject of major reappraisal both in the West and in the former Soviet Union.

The author examines British foreign policy from Castlereagh to Disraeli. Focusing on relations with other European and non-European powers, the author discusses attitudes to the Empire and analyzes socio-economic, and political factors.

Chartism by John Walton is an introduction to the Chartist movement, and examines the controversial debates surrounding the topic.

Introduces students to some of the trends and controversies in recent historical scholarship on this topic, and examines the principal developments of party organization, electoral growth and policy-making.

The fully revised second edition takes account of historical work produced during the last decade. It covers the period between Louis XIV's death in 1715 and the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 involving political, social & economic issues

The theme of Professor Evans' book is the growth of a recognizable modern party system from the much looser and often family-based attachments from the eighteenth century. Many periods and topics are dealt with in this comprehensive book.

A concise introduction to one of the major historical controversies, brought right up-to-date for this 3rd edition.

'I would recommend this book.' - History Teaching Review

Michael Mullett reconsiders, in the light of recent scholarship and of altering perceptions of the English past, the events of the crucial years 1678-1688: from the Restoration era, through the exclusion crisis, to the "Glorious Revolution".

This pamphlet guides the reader through one of the most complex periods of European history, when religion interacted with rebellion and dynastic rivalry in a series of conflicts in central Europe known collectively as the Thirty Years War.

This book explores one of the most dramatic features of the late medieval and early modern period: when voyagers from Western Europe led by Spain and Portugal set out across the world and set up links with Africa, Asia and the Americas.

This book sets out the main political, economic and social developments in Ireland since the 1922 treaty. It explains the troubles in their context and examines the underlying tensions which led to prolonged violence after relative civil peace.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, America's longest serving president, is considered one of the most important political figures of the 20th century. This book assesses his personality and his political and economic policies in war and peace.

A concise introduction to the Russian Revolution and its origins dating back to the emancipation of the Russian peasant serfs in 1861.

Whereas one particular image of the interwar years portrays this period to contain depression, decay and deprivation, more recent works have shown it to be a time of more optimistic social conditions. This book discusses this much debated argument.

In Napoleon III, Roger Price considers the mid-century crisis which provided Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte with the opportunity to gain elective office as President, and offers a historio graphical review of the ruler and his regime.

Describes and assesses England's foreign policy during the second half of the 16th century. The book includes coverage of Elizabeth's relations with foreign powers, the effect of Reformation on foreign affairs, Elizabeth's success as a stateswoman and the war with Spain.

Surveys the rise of Prussia from the early 17th century to 1740, highlighting and evaluating the role of its rulers and their idiosyncracies. The author also discusses international and domestic relations and economic and cultural influences.

Provides an introduction to the life and career of Sir Robert Peel - one of the most important political leaders of the nineteenth century. This book assesses Peel's career, and includes a glossary of key terms, plus a bibliography.

Deals with the personality and political ability of the monarch, the court, finance, parliament, foreign policy and religion, including James's record in Scotland and the legacies of Elizabeth I.

Describes and analyzes the process of the Elizabethan Reformation, placing it in an English and a European context. Doran examines the religious views and policies of the Queen, the making of the 1559 settlement, and the resulting reforms.

A concise history of events in England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland during the 1640s. Gaunt explores the relationship between the kingdoms and assesses whether the wars can be seen as a single conflict or inter-related, separate conflicts.

The focus of this book is the period in which the country lost its king and how Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector. This is used to examine the Commonwealth and the Protectorate where Professor Woolrych challenges accepted views on these areas.

Assesses its significance in relation to earlier and subsequent reform legislation.

This book looks at the key issues of Peter the Great's reign: territorial expanion and domestic reform. It also analyses the controversy surrounding his reputation: does he deserve the title 'Great.', was he enlightened or barbaric?

Locating Calvin in the context of early 16th-century France charting his emergence as an influential theologian and civic religious leader, this book should be of interest to introductory students of history and religion.