Book 3

Peel

by Graham Goodlad

Published 20 February 2005
An accessible biography for A level History students that concentrates on the issues that come up time and time again in the AS and A2 exams. / Why historians differ - an introduction to interpretations and historiography / A brief biography, including a timeline and an 'Understanding Peel' box / Issue 1: Was Peel the founder of the modern Conservative Party? / Issue 2: Did he have a coherent approach to the 'Condition of England' question? / Issue 3: How successful were his Irish policies? / Peel: an assessment / Further reading / Index

Gladstone

by Graham Goodlad

Published 20 January 2004
An exam-focused study of the three main issues about Gladstone, designed specifically for today's AS and A Level students. This title covers: / Why historians differ -- an introduction to interpretations and historiography / A brief biography, including a timeline and an 'Understanding Gladstone' box / Issue 1: What was 'Gladstonian Liberalism'? / Issue 2: Was Gladstone a reluctant imperialist? / Issue 3: Did Gladstone have a 'mission to pacify Ireland'? / Gladstone: an assessment / Further reading