Series:

Access to History

17 total works

Cover of Access to History: The Unification of Germany and the Challenge of Nationalism 1789-1919 Fourth Edition
Ensure your students have access to the authoritative and in-depth content of this popular and trusted A Level History series. For over twenty years Access to History has been providing students with reliable, engaging and accessible content on a wide range of topics. Each title in the series provides comprehensive coverage of different history topics on current AS and A2 level history specifications, alongside exam-style practice questions and tips to help students achieve their best. The series: - Ensures students gain a good understanding of the AS and A2 level history topics through an engaging, in-depth and up-to-date narrative, presented in an accessible way. - Aids revision of the key A level history topics and themes through frequent summary diagrams - Gives support with assessment, both through the books providing exam-style questions and tips for AQA, Edexcel and OCR A level history specifications and through FREE model answers with supporting commentary at Access to History online (www.accesstohistory.co.uk) The Unification of Germany 1815-1919 This title explores the developments and factors in nineteenth century Germany that affected the move towards national unity, before going on to examine Bismarck's Germany and his fall, and ending with a new section examining the policies and changes within the new German state up to the formation of the Weimar Republic in 1919.
The book also includes an assessment of Bismarck as a leader and questions how united Germany really was by 1890.

Cover of British Foreign Affairs: Saving Europe at a cost? 1919-1960 Fourth Edition

Ensure your students have access to the authoritative and in-depth content of this popular and trusted A Level History series.

For over twenty years Access to History has been providing students with reliable, engaging and accessible content on a wide range of topics. Each title in the series provides comprehensive coverage of different history topics on current AS and A2 level history specifications, alongside exam-style practice questions and tips to help students achieve their best.

The series:

- Ensures students gain a good understanding of the AS and A2 level history topics through an engaging, in-depth and up-to-date narrative, presented in an accessible way.

- Aids revision of the key A level history topics and themes through frequent summary diagrams

- Gives support with assessment, both through the books providing exam-style questions and tips for AQA, Edexcel and OCR A level history specifications and through FREE model answers with supporting commentary at Access to History online (www.accesstohistory.co.uk)

British Foreign Affairs: Saving Europe at a cost? 1919-1960
This title charts the course of British foreign policy from the end of the First World War and the Treaty of Versailles, to the social and economic effects of the Second World War. There is a particular focus and analysis of the issue of appeasement throughout the period, especially in the run-up to the Second World War.

Cover of Access To History Context: An Introduction to Modern European History, 1890-1990

This book introduces the major social, economic and political themes of European history during the period 1890 to 1990. Issues and events such as the origins of World War I, the Russian Revolution and the fall of communism are introduced and analyzed through narrative and structured activities.

The text is designed specifcally for AS students and those studying topics for the first time at A level.

Cover of The American Civil War 1861-65
This volume provides an overview of the political, economic and social aspects of the American Civil War as well as a narrative of the main military events. The war is also considered in the wider context of international relations. Other chapters examine the debates over why the South lost the conflict, the process by which the emancipation of slaves became a Union war aim, and the role of African Americans. The impact of the war on African Americans both during and after the war is also discussed.

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This volume examines the rise and fall of Napoleon and the effect of his rule, both long and short term, on France and the rest of Europe. An analytical approach is taken to the discussion of how and why Napoleon gained control in France and how and why he was finally defeated. Part of the "Access to History" series, it is designed for A-level and Higher students, and for first-year undergraduates, and includes a text, a selection of source material, chronological tables, maps and summary flow-chart diagrams. The author has also written "The Unification of Italy 1815-70", "The Unification of Germany 1815-90", "Sweden and the Baltic 1523-1721", "The Ottoman Empire 1450-1700" and "Russia, Poland and the Ottoman Empire 1725-1800" in this series.

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Access to History

by Alan Farmer

Published 5 August 1996
This third edition has been revised and updated to reflect the needs of the current specifications. The title explores the developments and factors in nineteenth century Germany that affected the move towards national unity, before going on to examine Bismarck's Germany and his fall, and ending with a new section examining the policies and changes within the new German state up to the formation of the Weimar Republic in 1919. The book also includes an assessment of Bismarck as a leader and questions how united Germany really was by 1890. Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills. This third edition has been revised and updated to reflect the needs of the current specifications. The title explores the developments and factors in nineteenth century Germany that affected the move towards national unity, before going on to examine Bismarck's Germany and his fall, and ending with a new section examining the policies and changes within the new German state up to the formation of the Weimar Republic in 1919. The book also includes an assessment of Bismarck as a leader and questions how united Germany really was by 1890. Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

Cover of Religion, Society and Reform, 1800-1914
This title explores the role of religious groups in bringing about humanitarian and educational reforms in the 19th century. It considers religion in an industrializing society - particularly the role of religion in education, politics and the lives of the labouring classes. Individual reformers such as Shaftesbury, Fry and Booth are discussed, as is collective action and the motives behind reform. This book forms part of the series designed to meet the needs of A Level and Higher Grade History students. Without assuming detailed prior knowledge, each volume provides an introduction to its subject along with an analysis of the main issues, themes and historical interpretations of the topic. Relevant documentary extracts are integrated with and support the text. Student guidance sections in each chapter provide a diagrammatic summary plus advice on note-taking and how to answer source-based and essay questions.

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Britain

by Alan Farmer

Published 20 August 1992
This is the sequel to Alan Farmer's book covering foreign and imperial affairs from 1919-39. This new title covers the period from the outbreak of World War II to the coning to power of the Wilson Government. In particular, Britain's relations with Europe, the Empire/Commonwealth and the USA is investigated, and the roles of Churchill, Atlee, Bevin, Eden and Macmillan assessed. The book covers areas which have been the subject of much recent, sometimes controversial study (e.g. Charmley's Churchill biography). It provides the usual "Access" series features, giving extensive student guidance.

Cover of Access to History: The British Experience of Warfare 1790-1918 for Edexcel Second Edition

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC
Level: A-level
Subject: History
First Teaching: September 2015
First Exam: June 2016

Endorsed for Edexcel.

Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students.

This title:

- Supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A-level History specifications

- Contains authoritative and engaging content

- Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing views and approaches of historians

- Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply what they have learnt

This title is suitable for a variety of courses including:
Edexcel: The British Experience of Warfare c.1790-1918

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The Ottoman Empire

by Andrina Stiles

Published 1 November 1989
This text covers the events in the Ottoman Empire from the fall of Constantinople to the decline of the Ottoman's power, taking a thematic approach. It examines the social and economic conditions behind the empire's expansion during the 15th and 16th centuries, focusing in particular on the achievements of Mehmet the Conqueror and Suleiman the Magnificent. Using contemporary sources, it considers both the European view of the empire and the impact of Europe on the Ottoman world. The text is part of the "Access to History" series, which provides concise and readable introductions to major topics and periods in European and British history. Study guides for students are included in each chapter.

Cover of Russia, Poland and the Ottoman Empire, 1725-1800
This volume deals with the rise of Russia, the partitions of Poland and the decline of the Ottoman Empire, between 1725 and 1800. The domestic and foreign policies of each power are covered, with particular attention paid to the partitions of Poland and the southward expansion of Russia at the expense of the Ottoman Empire. Social, economic and diplomatic issues are discussed in the light of primary source material and attention is drawn to the conflicting views among historians. Other books in this series include "The Unification of Germany", "The Unification of Italy" and "The Ottoman Empire".

Cover of Access to History: The Unification of Italy 1789-1896 Fourth Edition

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC
Level: A-level
Subject: History
First Teaching: September 2015
First Exam: June 2016

Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students.

This title:

- Supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A-level History specifications

- Contains authoritative and engaging content

- Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing views and approaches of historians

- Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply what they have learnt

This title is suitable for a variety of courses including:

- Edexcel: The Unification of Italy, c1830-70

- OCR: Italy and Unification 1789-1896

Cover of Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust Second Edition

Ensure your students have access to the authoritative and in-depth content of this popular and trusted A Level History series.

For over twenty years Access to History has been providing students with reliable, engaging and accessible content on a wide range of topics. Each title in the series provides comprehensive coverage of different history topics on current AS and A2 level history specifications, alongside exam-style practice questions and tips to help students achieve their best.

The series:

- Ensures students gain a good understanding of the AS and A2 level history topics through an engaging, in-depth and up-to-date narrative, presented in an accessible way.

- Aids revision of the key A level history topics and themes through frequent summary diagrams

- Gives support with assessment, both through the books providing exam-style questions and tips for AQA, Edexcel and OCR A level history specifications and through FREE model answers with supporting commentary at Access to History online (www.accesstohistory.co.uk)

Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust
This title covers the origins of anti-Semitism from the nineteenth century, and traces the events that took place in Germany from 1933 to 1945. The anti-Semitic views of Hitler are analysed as is the means by which these views shaped the racial state in the Third Reich. The impact of the Second World War and the events which led ultimately to the Final Solution are then assessed. All of these events are also considered within the wider historiographical debates which have surrounded this period of history, from questions on who should ultimately bear the blame, to issues of Holocaust denial.

Cover of Great Britain and the Irish Question 1798-1921 Third Edition
The second edition of this popular title provides both a narrative and analysis of the relationship between Great Britain and Ireland, from its origins and the Act of Union in 1800 to the Anglo Irish settlement in 1922. Important events such as the Great Famine and the Easter Rising are explained, and key figures such as Parnell, Gladstone and O'Connell are assessed. This is an essential text for students studying this period to aid understanding of the complex but compelling issues that arose in Ireland and Britain during this period. Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

Cover of Reconstruction and the Results of the American Civil War, 1865-77
This text examines the impact of the Civil War on America's economic and social development, and the country's struggle to re-build its society. Analysis of the problems associated with reconstruction in the South, the involvement of the Radicals (including the treatment of African Americans) and the effect of Western expansion is provided, as well as coverage of the political developments in the North.

Cover of Access to History for the IB Diploma: Independence movements

Ensure your students have access to the authoritative, in-depth and accessible content of this series for the IB History Diploma.

This series for the IB History Diploma has taken the clarity, accessibility, reliability and in-depth analysis of our best-selling Access to History series and tailor-made it to better fit the IB learner's needs. Each title in the series provides depth of content, focussed on specific topics in the IB History guide, and examination guidance on different exam-style questions - helping students develop a good knowledge and understanding of the topic alongside the skills they need to do well.

- Ensures students gain a good understanding of the IB History topic through an engaging, in-depth, reliable and up-to-date narrative - presented in an accessible way.

- Helps students to understand historical issues and examine the evidence, through providing a wealth of relevant sources and analysis of the historiography surrounding key debates.

- Gives students guidance on answering exam-style questions with model answers and practice questions

Cover of The Unification of Italy, 1815-70