This collection takes as its subject how and why the British constitution developed during the course of the 20th century. In chapters that analyse in detail the evolution of various aspects of the constitution, this work explores debates about how the constitution ought to operate and the political goods it ought to secure among politicians, ...
In this collection of articles, the nature of historical source material is explained, enabling students to understand the craft of the historian in interpreting the past. Diaries, film and newsreel, cartoons, maps and business archives are among the sources discussed.
"Heinemann History Briefings" is a series for 19th- and 20th-century A level history courses. Each book contains articles by eminent historians on key topics within the A level syllabuses. The books give students access to up-to-date thinking without the need to tackle large volumes of material. This makes them suitable for essay work and teacher ...
From August 1950 until 1966, Harold Macmillan kept one of the fullest and most entertaining political diaries of the 20th century. This first volume starts in the last full year of the post-war Labour government, follows his rise through the Churchill and Eden governments via a succession of high offices, and culminates with his becoming Prime ...
Maintaining the stability of Europe has been a traditional aim of Britain's policy towards Europe. Given the pressure for revision of the status quo from discontented powers such as Germany and Italy, this became an increasingly difficult task during the inter-war period. Britain, moreover, had to confront the threats to the stability of the ...
"Heinemann History Briefings" is a series for 19th- and 20th-century A level history courses. Each book contains articles by eminent historians on key topics within the A level syllabuses. The books give students access to up-to-date thinking without the need to tackle large volumes of material. This makes them suitable for essay work and teacher ...
In this title, over 20 essays tackle the most common exam questions and show the standard required for an A grade at A-level. The essays: address key issues; show students the necessary skills and techniques of essay writing; and describe how to select essay content.
This collection takes as its subject how and why the British constitution developed during the course of the 20th century. In chapters that analyse in detail the evolution of various aspects of the constitution, this work explores debates about how the constitution ought to operate and the political goods it ought to secure among politicians, ...
Whilst there are any number of books on the subject of Northern Ireland, few provide much guidance on how it has been handled by Westminster and Whitehall, or indeed the extent to which British governments and Parliament has tried to avoid having to handle the issue. This book provides a much needed historical context in which to assess ...
"Heinemann History Briefings" is a series for 19th- and 20th-century A level history courses. Each book contains articles by eminent historians on key topics within the A level syllabuses. The books give students access to up-to-date thinking without the need to tackle large volumes of material. This makes them suitable for essay work and teacher ...
Channel 4 had been a matter of controversy for years even before it came on the air in November 1982. There were lengthy debates about what its role would be and the part to be played by the ITV companies and the growing number of independent television producers. There was also political controversy over the profile of the new channel, some ...
This volume sets out not only to provide a factual digest and guide to contemporary Britain, but also to record those events that have shaped economic, social, cultural and political developments over the year to end 1995, and to analyze the ways in which these issues were handled and why.
This collection of essays looks at a variety of issues which affected the people of Britain in 1996. Politics, economics, social welfare and sport are all covered.
This review contains 41 survey essays covering different aspects of contemporary developments, policy and personnel. The essays both interpret and review relevant legislation, reports, initiatives, speeches and events of the past year. The changing state of government, politics, the economy and society are examined and the introduction critically ...
Too many sociology textbooks begin and end with how society is structured. To understand how society operates it is necessary to explore not only its constituent structures and relationships, but how these structures emerge and why changes occur within them. By bringing together a group of distinguished sociologists and social historians, this ...
In 41 sections, the "Annual Review" covers every aspect of contemporary Britain. As an analysis of events of 1990, and a record of developments, policy and personnel "Contemporary Britain" is a tool for contemporary historians, researchers and librarians. The changing state of government, politics, the economy and society are examined, and the ...
"Heinemann History Briefings" is a series for 19th- and 20th-century A level history courses. Each book contains articles by eminent historians on key topics within the A level syllabuses. The books give students access to up-to-date thinking without the need to tackle large volumes of material. This makes them suitable for essay work and teacher ...
The aim of this bibliography is to delineate the existing literature covering postwar British history by its organization of the material, and to highlight principal facets, themes and events. The bibliography will have three main attributes. Firstly, by introducing, organizing and annotating the literature, it will itself constitute a history of ...
"Heinemann History Briefings" is a series for 19th- and 20th-century A level history courses. Each book contains articles by eminent historians on key topics within the A level syllabuses. The books give students access to up-to-date thinking without the need to tackle large volumes of material. This makes them suitable for essay work and teacher ...
Whilst there are any number of books on the subject of Northern Ireland, few provide much guidance on how it has been handled by Westminster and Whitehall, or indeed the extent to which British governments and Parliament has tried to avoid having to handle the issue. This book provides a much needed historical context in which to assess ...
This first volume (of two) covers the Conservatives' return to office in 1951 and the personalities and politics of Churchill's and Eden's governments, culminating in Macmillan's accession to the premiership in 1957. It records not only Macmillan's political preoccupations, such as the process of European integration, Anglo-American relations, ...
The essays collected here explore the popular press since 1896--from Harmsworth's "Daily Mail" to Maxwell's "Mirror." The history of the popular press has always been about more than big headlines and big profit margins. Personal ambition, partisan loyalty, institutional rivalry, and public accountability join commercial opportunism as the book's ...
This annual review aims to cover every aspect of contemporary Britain. As an analysis of 1992, and a record of developments, policy and personnel, "Contemporary Britain" should be a useful tool for contemporary historians, researchers and librarians. The changing state of government, politics, the economy and society are examined, and the ...
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America's Longest War: The United States & Vietnam, 1950-1975
