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The Longman Companion To Russia Since 1914
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Book Synopsis The Longman Companion to Russia Since 1914 by : Martin McCauley
Download or read book The Longman Companion to Russia Since 1914 written by Martin McCauley and published by Addison Wesley Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New from the Longman Companions to History Series, Martin McCauley offers a comprehensive and up-to-date reference on every aspect of Russian history and politics since 1914 which serves as an invaluable tool to those interested in Russia. A wealth of information is presented in an accessible, reader-friendly format, with much of the material published for the first time. Materials included are: a political chronology; short essays defining key topics relating to economy, society, religion and culture with key topics covered (i.e. agriculture, health, the press, planned economy, the Russian Orthodox Church etc.); a guide to Russian nationalities and territories including historical background; a substantial section devoted to politics including extended definitions of political terms (i.e. Leninism, Komosol, Orgburo, Rada, etc.); detailed accounts of the attempted coup of 1991 and the nine Russian Congresses of People's Deputies 1990-1993; detailed information on foreign affairs and security; an invaluable list of office holders and 80 concise biographies; and much more.
Book Synopsis Longman Companion to Imperial Russia, 1689-1917 by : David Longley
Download or read book Longman Companion to Imperial Russia, 1689-1917 written by David Longley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book of its kind to draw together information on the major events in Russian history from 1695 to 1917 - covering the eventful period from the accession of Peter the Great to the fall of Nicholas II. Not only is a vast amount of material on key events and topics brought together, but the book also contains fascinating background material to convey the reality of life in the period.
Book Synopsis Longman Companion to the First World War by : Colin Nicolson
Download or read book Longman Companion to the First World War written by Colin Nicolson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Companion covers one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history. The Great War traumatised a generation and shaped the whole of the twentieth century. Speaking as loudly as any first-hand account, the facts and figures laid out in this volume reveal the sheer massive destruction caused by the war. Covering all aspects of the conflict from its origins and course to the peace settlements and the crises they generated, Colin Nicolson unravels historical controversies and also considers the social, cultural and economic consequences of the war for the whole of Europe. Containing all the essential facts and figures this Companion will be greatly welcomed by teachers, academics and students alike.
Book Synopsis The Longman Companion to America, Russia and the Cold War, 1941-1998 by : John W. Young
Download or read book The Longman Companion to America, Russia and the Cold War, 1941-1998 written by John W. Young and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference guide throws light on almost every aspect of postwar international history from the rise of Mao's China to the Bosnian Civil War. It provides a huge wealth of information on East-West relations setting events, crises and conflicts in their full international context.
Book Synopsis The Routledge Companion to World History since 1914 by : Chris Cook
Download or read book The Routledge Companion to World History since 1914 written by Chris Cook and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-01-27 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Companion to World History since 1914 is an outstanding compendium of facts and figures on World History. Fully up-to-date, reliable and clear, this volume is the indispensable source of information on a thorough range of topics such as: the Arab-Israeli conflict anti-semitism and the Holocaust all the world's major famines and natural disasters since 1914 whether all countries of the world have a king, president, prime minister or other governance GNP of the world's major states, year by year biographies of key figures civil rights movements the Vietnam War the rise of terrorism globalization. Thematically presented, the book covers topics relevant from the First World War to the Iraq war of 2003, and from post-colonial Africa to conflicts and movements in Southeast Asia. With maps, chronologies and full bibliography, this user-friendly reference work is the essential companion for students of history, politics and international relations, and for all those with an interest in world history.
Book Synopsis Longman Companion to Germany Since 1945 by : Adrian Webb
Download or read book Longman Companion to Germany Since 1945 written by Adrian Webb and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Companion provides a wealth of information on the history of Germany since the Second World War including much material which is not readily available. Throughout, equal attention is devoted to East and West Germany and covers political, social, cultural, and economic developments. The author provides information on, for example, political parties and office-holders; living standards, crime and the environment; Germany's relationship with the European Union; and East Germany up to 1990. Attention is also devoted to topical issues such as opposition and dissent in the East, terrorism, neo-nazism and racial violence. An essential reference book for anyone studying, or teaching, postwar Germany in history or politics departments.
Book Synopsis The Longman Companion to Renaissance Europe, 1390-1530 by : Stella Fletcher
Download or read book The Longman Companion to Renaissance Europe, 1390-1530 written by Stella Fletcher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Companion is the ideal reference guide. It fills a gap by providing an authoritative but accessible reference on political, economic, religious, social, as well as cultural developments in this crucial period. It contains information on all major topics including the church, war and diplomacy, civic life, learning and letters, printing, the economy, science and technology, the arts, across Europe and the wider world.
Book Synopsis The Longman Companion to the Labour Party, 1900-1998 by : Harry Harmer
Download or read book The Longman Companion to the Labour Party, 1900-1998 written by Harry Harmer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely reference guide to the Labour Party which brings together the essential facts and figures about the Party since its foundation through to the 'New Labour' of the 1990's. It is the essential reference book for anyone wanting reliable information on the Labour Party.
Book Synopsis Longman Companion to European Decolonisation in the Twentieth Century by : Muriel E. Chamberlain
Download or read book Longman Companion to European Decolonisation in the Twentieth Century written by Muriel E. Chamberlain and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Companion brings together, in one single volume, all the essential facts and figures relating to European decolonisation in the twentieth century. Professor Chamberlain has taken each European empire in turn (the British, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Belgian and Italian) and for each one she has provided a detailed chronology of the process of decolonisation in the individual states.
Book Synopsis Longman Handbook of Twentieth Century Europe by : Chris Cook
Download or read book Longman Handbook of Twentieth Century Europe written by Chris Cook and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-19 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twentieth century was one of constant upheaval across Europe. The continent saw wars, revolutions and the collapse of empires and a range of leading figures from Stolypin and Stalin to Chirac, Schroder and Putin. This book provides a detailed yet wide-ranging guide to the turbulent events of twentieth century Europe. Covering the whole period from Tsarist Russia and Imperial Germany to the Balkan Wars of the 1990’s and the final birth of the Euro in 2002, it provides a convenient user-friendly compendium of key fact and figures for the whole of Europe – from the Atlantic to the Urals.
Book Synopsis Longman Companion to Britain Since 1945 by : Chris Cook
Download or read book Longman Companion to Britain Since 1945 written by Chris Cook and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely new edition of the Longman Companion to Britain since 1945 (compiled by the series editors themselves) provides a wide-ranging compendium of key facts and figures on British history from the start of the landmark Attlee government in 1945 to the final years of the 1990s. The book embraces all major aspects of British history, government and society, reflecting the massive social, political and economic changes that have transformed the face of Britain since the end of the Second World War. Fully revised and updated, this new edition covers the advent of Tony Blair, the electoral victory of New Labour in 1997 and the major constitutional changes currently underway in Britain. This book will be invaluable to anyone interested in the history and politics of post-war Britain - from students and teachers to party activists and lovers of reader-friendly reference books.
Book Synopsis The Longman Companion to the Middle East Since 1914 by : Ritchie Ovendale
Download or read book The Longman Companion to the Middle East Since 1914 written by Ritchie Ovendale and published by Addison Wesley Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable work of reference, which provides an essential guide to the history of the modern Middle East.
Book Synopsis The Routledge Companion to European History Since 1763 by : Chris Cook
Download or read book The Routledge Companion to European History Since 1763 written by Chris Cook and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Companion to European History since 1763 is a compact and highly accessible work of reference, with a fully comprehensive glossary, a biographical section, a thorough bibliography and informative maps.
Book Synopsis The Routledge Companion to Modern European History since 1763 by : Chris Cook
Download or read book The Routledge Companion to Modern European History since 1763 written by Chris Cook and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-11-10 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Companion to Modern European History since 1763 is a compact and highly accessible work of reference covering the broad sweep of events from the last days of the ancient regime to the ending of the Cold War, and from the reshaping of Eastern Europe to the radical expansion of the European Union in 2004. Within the broad coverage of this outstanding volume, particular attention is given to subjects such as: the era of the Enlightened Despots the Revolutionary and Napoleonic era in France, and the revolutions of 1848 nationalism and imperialism, and the retreat from Empire the First World War, the rise of the European dictators, the coming of the Second World War, the Holocaust, and the post-war development of Europe the Cold War, the Soviet Union and its break up the protest and upheavals of the 1960s, as well as social issues such as the rise of the welfare state, and the changing place of women in society throughout the period. With a fully comprehensive glossary, a biographical section, a thorough bibliography and informative maps, this volume is the indispensable companion for all those who study modern European history.
Book Synopsis The Longman Companion to the Conservative Party by : Nick Crowson
Download or read book The Longman Companion to the Conservative Party written by Nick Crowson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-17 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Longman Companion provides a wide-ranging compendium of essential facts and figures on the Conservative Party - from its origins in the 1830s to the dawn of the 21st Century. Central to the book are the detailed chronologies on the Conservative Party's years in government and opposition. In addition, it contains fascinating information on the Party's relationships with women, ethnic minoirities, the trade unions, Europe, Ireland, ideology, social reform and empire.
Book Synopsis Longman Companion to the First World War by : Colin Nicolson
Download or read book Longman Companion to the First World War written by Colin Nicolson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Companion covers one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history. The Great War traumatised a generation and shaped the whole of the twentieth century. Speaking as loudly as any first-hand account, the facts and figures laid out in this volume reveal the sheer massive destruction caused by the war. Covering all aspects of the conflict from its origins and course to the peace settlements and the crises they generated, Colin Nicolson unravels historical controversies and also considers the social, cultural and economic consequences of the war for the whole of Europe. Containing all the essential facts and figures this Companion will be greatly welcomed by teachers, academics and students alike.
Book Synopsis Bandits, Gangsters and the Mafia by : Martin Mccauley
Download or read book Bandits, Gangsters and the Mafia written by Martin Mccauley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 1990s, the "roving bandits", big business or the oligarchs, stole Russia. They gained influence over President Yeltsin and his government, and gradually shaped policy in their own interests. In this first comprehensive account to explain why Russia took the course it did, Martin McCauley examines the period through the prism of government, including Yeltsin's shadow government, and looks at the military, police, security and intelligence services. Relations between Moscow and the regions, industry, agriculture, social policy and foreign policy are also explored.
