Books in the Seminar Studies series

A major new edition of this introductory survey of the two main political parties, from the rise of the Liberal Party under Gladstone until the period of Conservative domination under Salisbury in the late nineteenth century.

It is often assumed that the Weimar Republic was bound to fail due to the harsh terms of the Versailles Settlement. Professor Hiden dispels this simplistic view and shows how it was a complex interaction of factors which finally brought Hitler to power.

This series aims to bridge the gap between the standard textbook and specialized monograph. It provides A level and undergraduate students with coverage of major themes in British and European history, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

This text provides a comprehensive study of the origins and development of the Labour Party, spanning the period from the late-19th century through to the general election of 1945. It shows how the Labour Party developed into a major political force, transforming the political scene in Britain.

"Muslims and Crusaders presents the Crusades from the perspective of those against whom they were waged, the Muslim peoples of the Levant"--

"Analyzes the Arab-Israeli conflict, exploring the particular dynamics of this conflict and the numerous attempts at its resolution"--Provided by the publisher.

Rev. ed. of: The formation of the first German nation-state, 1800-1871.

Presents an analysis of the historical forces at work in the Europe of 1914, and the very different ways in which historians have subsequently attempted to understand them.

Written in an engaging and accessible manner, this work traces the origins of the abolition of serfdom. It also shows how the reform process linked the old social, economic and political order of 18th-century Russia with the radical transformations of the 19th and 20th centuries.

This study examines the development of the Chartist movement, placing it within its broad social and economic context, and assessing the reasons for its failure. Chartism is a key A Level subject, and this text is suitable both for A Level and undergraduate students.

This series aims to bridge the gap between the standard textbook and specialized monograph. It provides A level and undergraduate students with coverage of major themes in British and European history, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

"First edition published by Pearson Education, 2001"--Title page verso.

Describing the period 1815-1832 as 'The birth of a new age', this book considers the tremendous forces of change operating after industrialisation and discusses the achievement of Lord Liverpool's administration in containing these pressures, thereby leading the way to evolutionary change rather than revolution.

This study analyzes the structure of early modern English society, including sections on geographical mobility and family and kinship. The book also examines changing material conditions and changing ideas.

This edition features a fuller discussion of Scotland and Ireland and of religion and the Revolution. It examines a central paradox of the Revolution - on one hand it seemed to change little, but on the other, subsequent monarchs found it harder to exercise their surviving powers.

This is a clear, objective up-to-date account of the Liberal Party covering the key period, 1910xxx;1931.