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A concise yet thorough examination of the critical postwar years in the US. It argues that the major trends and themes of postwar American history have their origins during this period. číst celé

This comprehensive survey explores the evolution of the Liberal and Conservative parties in Britain, tracing their development from the emergence of the Liberal Party under Gladstone to the Conservative dominance led by Salisbury in the late nineteenth century. It delves into key political events, ideologies, and the shifting dynamics between the two parties during this transformative period in British history.

The Vietnam War examines this conflict from its origins up until North Vietnam¿s victory in 1975. Historian Mitchell K. Hall¿s lucid account is an ideal introduction to the key debates surrounding a war that remains controversial and disputed in American scholarship and collective memory.¿ The new edition has been fully updated and expanded to include additional material on the preceding French Indochina War, the American antiwar movement, North Vietnamese perspectives and motivations, and the postwar scholarly debate. The text is supported by a documents section and a wide range of study tools, including a timeline of events, glossaries of key figures and terms, and a rich "further reading" section accompanied by a new bibliographical essay. Concise yet comprehensive, The Vietnam War remains the most accessible and stimulating introduction to this crucial 20th-century conflict.

Now in its fifth edition, this text covers the formative years of the struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, detailing how the Cold War originated and evolved from 1941 to 1949. It examines the global implications of this conflict, particularly the impact on the developing world through proxy wars. The revised edition includes new insights on various topics, such as the efforts of the Soviet Union, the UK, and France to avert World War II; the motivations behind the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact; atomic diplomacy; and the influence of Soviet spies in the West. It also discusses Churchill's attempts to draw the US into the war against Germany, Hollywood's role in promoting intervention, and the US's negligence regarding the threat of a Japanese attack. The book highlights the remarkable success of the Soviet Union in recruiting American officials for critical intelligence on politics and technology. Incorporating the latest scholarship, it serves as an essential introduction to a pivotal period that shaped contemporary global dynamics. This work is a vital resource for courses on modern global history and international affairs. The structure includes background information, descriptive analysis, assessments, and relevant documents.

Key themes in British, European, and World history are explored through a series of concise volumes, each supported by primary materials, a bibliography, and an index. Expert authors contribute to these scholarly works, reflecting the latest research and current historical interpretations. The series is undergoing significant renewal, with plans for new titles and editions presented in a more accessible format, enhancing the reader's experience with updated designs and additional resources like maps and glossaries.

Origins of the First World War summarizes and analyses the policies, issues and crises that brought Europe to war in 1914. Martel explains the position of each of the great powers, and their place in the system of alliances that dominated international politics. He examines the strategic and political problems that confronted each power, and the way in which society and economics influenced the decision-making process. In a clear and accessible manner, the book demonstrates: how and why the alliance system was created how it led to a network of complicated strategic commitments how an escalating series of international crises from the turn of the century fuelled preparations for war why the peculiarities of the Balkans are essential in understanding the outbreak of war in 1914 Incorporating the latest scholarship on the subject, this revised third edition provides a Guide to Further Reading, Who's Who and Glossary. The comprehensive selection of Documents include key treaties, crises and representations of popular militarism and nationalism. The book provides students with the clearest, most concise, accessible and up-to-date account of the Origins of the First World War available.