Access to History Series

This volume provides an account of the history of industrial relations in Britain in the first half of the 20th century. Suitable for mainstream history students rather than just specialists in economic history, it provides an introduction and overview to this area of study. Key features include: it provides in-depth coverage of the General Strike which is placed in context of the inter-war period, rather than treated as an isolated event; introduces readers to the findings of recent research; and contains the usual "Access to History" series features of student guidance sections, giving advice on examination questions and note taking. Robert Pearce has also written "Britain: Domestic Politics, 1918-39" in the "Access" series, "The Turning Point in Africa: British Colonial Policy 1938-48, "Sir Bernard Bourdillon: the Biography of a Twentieth Century Colonialist" and "Mary Kingsley: Light at the Heart of Darkness".

Government and Reform - Britain 1815-1918, 2nd edition

by Robert D Pearce and Roger Stearn

Published 6 October 1994

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)

Government and Reform - Britain 1815-1918
This book provides an engaging account of the development of democracy in Britain, from the 'unreformed' political system around 1815 to the parliamentary Reform Acts passed between 1832 and 1918. The author examines the impact that this period of constitutional change had upon the political life of the country, including the extension of the franchise, the limiting of the power of the House of Lords, the introduction of the secret ballot and the elimination of corrupt practices.

Britain and the European Powers, 1865-1914

by Robert D Pearce

Published 7 May 1996

Providing an account of Britain's international role amongst the "Great Powers" in the 50 years prior to the World War I, this text relates foreign policy to economic and poltical change. The focus of the text is primarily centred on Europe, but global concerns are also examined within the framework of Britain's foreign policy during this period.