John Laver Knihy

Containing documentary and visual sources, this book is a practical work for A-level history students of Nazi Germany. Practical advice, specimen answers, essay plans and a short contextual introduction to each section are also included.

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.

This title charts the history of Europe since 1945 and includes coverage of political, social and economic themes through a country-by-country approach. It also features chapters on the Cold War, the Common European Market, NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and assesses the development of culture since 1945. Historiography is woven into the narrative and all of the chapters are supported by bibliographies, advice sections and source material. The exercise sections comprise structured, essay and source-based activities, reflecting examination syllabuses.