Access to History Context
Each volume provides a wide-ranging overview of the period it covers. Although the emphasis is clearly on political history, the major issues affecting the economy, society, religion, culture and ideas are also given appropriate treatment. Sufficient detail is included to ensure that a sound basic knowledge and understanding is acquired.

An Introduction to Modern British History 1900-1999
This title assesses the main themes of modern British history. Issues such as politics, social and economic trends and foreign affairs are analysed and explained through accessible narrative, carefully structured activities and a variety of primary sources and document extracts. Each chatper offers an introductory analysis of various issues and forms part of a progressive study of the period.


This work assesses the key themes of 19th-century British history. Issues such as the changing political scene, the economy, reaction and reform, the Anglo-Irish question, European foreign policy, relations with the wider world and the rise of organized labour are all analyzed and explained through narrative and structured activities.