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Access to History

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France in Revolution

by Duncan Townson and Dylan Rees

Published 19 July 1990
This second edition provides an updated narrative and analysis of one of modern Europe's most important and dramatic events. The author examines the causes, course and impact of the French Revolution from its onset through to the overthrow of Napoleon. Starting with the ancien regime, the text covers the events that led to the outbreak of the revolution in 1789, the rise of the republican movement, the Terror and the Thermidorian reaction. Coverage of the impact of the Revolution on France and the rest of Europe has been fully updated, to take into account recent research. The title also considers the latest historical interpretations of French Revolution. The updated study guides provide a firm basis for answering source-based and essay questions.

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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

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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)

Napoleon, France and Europe
This title traces the changes that took place in France between 1795 and 1815. It begins with Napoleon's rise to power, his consolidation and maintenance of power, and the creation of the Napoleonic Empire. Napoleon's downfall is analysed in detail and historiographical interpretations of key Napoleonic policies are explained and assessed.

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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.

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