Bøker av Stephen J. Lee

Stephen Lee charts the most commonly encountered topics of nineteenth and twentieth century European history, from the origins of the French Revolution, through the social and political reforms of the last two centuries to the present.

Offers an introduction to Hitler's rise to power and Nazi domestic and foreign policies through to the end of the Second World War.

Presents a comprehensive introduction to Germany in the aftermath of the First World War. This book explores themes including the formation of the Republic, the impact of the Treaty of Versailles and the Republic's problems and achievements. It provides students with an understanding and a foundation for examination success.

Covers various aspects of the reign of Elizabeth. This book looks at the period 1558-1603, and explores the religious settlement government and foreign policy the economy; and, Elizabeth's relationship with Parliament society and culture. Including a glossary of key terms, it is useful for any student of British history.

Covering a topic which features on all three exam board specifications, this book for A2 level history students explores the turmoil that encompassed the reigns of Edwards VI and Mary - the mid-tudor period. It examines the key issues in the debate, including the question as to whether there was a mid-Tudor crisis.

This pamphlet guides the reader through one of the most complex periods of European history, when religion interacted with rebellion and dynastic rivalry in a series of conflicts in central Europe known collectively as the Thirty Years War.

Stalin examines the Soviet leader's domestic and foreign policy, covering core topics such as his rise to power, the economy, society, culture and the Cold War. It provides students with a clear backgroud and a guide to exam success.

Looking at the different aspects of the period 1855-1991 that are covered in A Level history, this title examines and compares: the ideologies of Tsarist autocracy and Soviet communism; parties and opposition to these regimes; the use of repression and terror; agriculture; industry; the class structure; and, the 1917 revolution.

Written by an experienced and renowned textbook author, this book examines all the major themes, personalities and issues of this important period in a clear and digestible form.

This book looks at the key issues of Peter the Great's reign: territorial expanion and domestic reform. It also analyses the controversy surrounding his reputation: does he deserve the title 'Great.', was he enlightened or barbaric?

The latest title in the A level series Questions and Analysis in History. Books in the series are for students aiming to achieve A grade success at A level.

Examining the background to and the course of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Lenin's regime, this new title explores both the key aspects and the historical interpretations of Lenin's legacy to Russian history.

This offers comprehensive coverage of the major issues of the Second Reich from its formation in 1871.With essential analysis of the economy, society, World War One and collapse this book aids understanding of wider European history.

This text examines all the major themes, personalities and issues of this important period in British politics in an accessible form. It introduces fresh angles to long-studied topics, analyzing views of different historians.

In a unique style, this new approach to teaching and learning early twentieth century European history at A level focuses on the key topics within the period to meet the needs of teachers and students studying for revised AS and A2

Stephen Lee charts the most commonly encountered topics of nineteenth and twentieth century European history, from the origins of the French Revolution, through the social and political reforms of the last two centuries to the present.

Lee's book takes an analytical approach to a wide range of topics in early modern European history, from the Renaissance to the French Revolution, showing a variety of methods that can be used to present a theme or argument in an essay or exam.