Books in the Longman Companions To History series

Provides facts and figures on the Labour Party since its foundation. Much of the text takes the form of chronologies of Labour's history in government and in opposition. Also studied are Labour's links with groups such as trade unions, the revolutionary left, women and ethnic minorities.

Aims to provide a useful and accessible companion for teachers and students of British History in the period between the outbreak of World War I in 1914 and the end of World War II in 1945.

This text comprises factual and interpretative information relating to Germany and German politics, society, economy and culture between 1918 and 1945. Its primary concern is with the Hitler years, but by setting them in their wider context it illuminates the many continuities in Germany.

Part of the "Longman Companions to History" series, this text examines the phenomena of nationalism in Europe between 1789-1920. Amongst the areas covered are the political, historical and geographical background context in which 19th-century nationalism developed.

This new reference work, designed for students, teachers and the general reader provides a detailed yet wide-ranging guide to the turbulent events of 20th century Europe. It covers the whole period from Tsarist Russia and Imperial Germany to the Balkan Wars of the 1990s and the final birth of the Euro in 2002.

This title covers the rise of the European empires in the early modern period, right up to the height of empire in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this is a guide to Imperialism. The moder period receives a more detailed treatment.

The fascination with Napoleon as an individual and with the colossal changes wrought by his wars across Europe has continued among historians, and many others, ever since. This guide is designed to provide detail on more than the military aspects of the period, and to cover the whole of Europe.

This text relates how, between 1910 and 1945, the United States transformed itself from being a great power into a Super Power. By 1945, with rivals in Europe and Asia shattered by war, the US dominated global economic, financial and political arrangements, but Soviet problems loomed.

This reference work provides a wide-ranging compendium of essential facts and figures on the Conservative Party - from its origins in the 1830s to the present.

In the LONGMAN COMPANIONS TO HISTORY series, the second revised edition of the LONGMAN COMPANION TO COLD WAR AND DETENTE, 1941-91. It is a study of post-war international relations, particularly America, Russia and the Cold War, containing accounts of over 70 crises and conflicts and biographies of over 100 political figures.

Covering all aspects of World War I, from its origins and course to the peace settlements and the crises they generated, this book unravels the historical controversies and also considers the social, cultural and economic consequences of the war for the whole of Europe.

This study on Imperial Russia covers topics as diverse as: central government; foreign policy; the revolutionary movement; music, art and literature; religion and the Church; education; the peasantry; and the different nationalities of the Russian Empire.

This work provides information on the history of Germany since World War II. It opens with a chronology of developments from Allied occupation and the development of East and West Germany. Topics covered include: the workings of German government; and Germany's foreign relations.

A unique reference guide to the interlinked issues of slavery, the movement for emancipation and civil rights.

This volume contains essential facts and figures relating to European decolonization in the 20th century. Containing biographies of the leading figures, it takes each European empire in turn and offers a detailed chronology of the process of decolonization in the individual states.

This text is a comprehensive reference guide on Renaissance Europe. It covers political, religious, social and economic, as well as cultural developments during the birth of a new age. Information is provided on all major topics including church, war and diplomacy, civic life and the arts.

This work provides essential facts and commentary on all aspects of British history, government and culture. Fully revised it now covers the events of the late 1990s and contains a political chronology that includes the Blair administration.