History at Source
4 total works
This first title in the "History at Source" series examines the political and economic situation in Russia in 1914, and the February and October revolutions of 1917. The book also examines the impact of World War I, the struggle for power after Lenin, the Stalinist era and economic transformation. The text covers popular topics for A Level and Higher Grade students. Each section contains a short introduction and a wide variety of sources, all set in their historical context. Examination-style questions are also provided, along with practical advice on answering source-based and essay questions, specimen essay answers and source-based exercise answers.
Containing a collection of historical, documentary, visual and statistical sources, this book covers German history between 1890 and 1933. Each section has an introduction setting the sources in context. Extensive guidance for students includes essay plans and specimen answers, and advice on how to answer source-based and essay questions. Cultural and historiographical material is included in addition to political and economic topics. Other books by the author include "Nazi Germany", "Russia 1914-1941" and "The USSR 1945-1990".
Containing documentary and visual sources, this book is a practical work for post-16 history students of Nazi Germany. Practical advice, specimen answers, essay plans and a short contextual introduction to each section are also included. It is written by a teacher and A-level examiner who is also responsible for the book "History at Source: Russia 1914-41".
Like all other titles in the "History at Source" series, this book contains both written and visual sources, making it a practical "handbook" for sixth-form students of 20th century Russia. Considerable attention is paid to the 1980s. Attention is given not just to political history but also to cultural matters, social problems, economic concerns and the implications of glasnost and perestroika. Practical advice, specimen answers, essay plans and a short contextual introduction to each section are also included.