Longman Companion To European Decolonisation In The Twentieth Century

Author : Muriel E. Chamberlain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317897439

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Longman Companion to European Decolonisation in the Twentieth Century by Muriel E. Chamberlain Pdf

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.

Author : Muriel E. Chamberlain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317878292

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Longman Companion to the Formation of the European Empires, 1488-1920 by Muriel E. Chamberlain Pdf

The European empires as they existed from the Age of Discovery until after the First World War shaped the modern world. So great has been their political, economic and cultural influence that to fully understand contemporary history and events, it is essential to have an understanding of the imperial past. This book is an impressive achievement. It brings together in one comprehensive volume, all the essential facts and figures relating to the process of empire-building by the European powers. It complements the Longman Companion to European Decolonisation in the Twentieth Century by the same author - together they help to explain why different empires had different philosophies, dissolved in different ways, and left different legacies.

Author : Muriel Evelyn Chamberlain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Decolonization
ISBN : 0582077737

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European decolonisation in the twentieth century by Muriel Evelyn Chamberlain Pdf

Author : Chris Cook,J. Stevenson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317892250

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Longman Handbook of Twentieth Century Europe by Chris Cook,J. Stevenson Pdf

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.

Author : Muriel Evelyn Chamberlain
Publisher : Addison-Wesley
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2001-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 058250595X

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The Longman Companion to the Formation of the European Empires, 1488-1920 by Muriel Evelyn Chamberlain Pdf

Author : Muriel E. Chamberlain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317897446

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Longman Companion to European Decolonisation in the Twentieth Century by Muriel E. Chamberlain Pdf

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.

Author : Colin Nicolson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1138155675

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Longman Companion to the First World War by Colin Nicolson Pdf

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.

Author : Dietmar Rothermund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0415356334

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The Routledge Companion to Decolonization by Dietmar Rothermund Pdf

This is an essential companion to the process of decolonization - perhaps one of the most important historical processes of the twentieth century. Examining decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, the Companion includes: thematic chapters a detailed chronology and thorough glossary biographies of key figures maps. Providing comprehensive coverage of a broad and complex subject area, the guide explores: the global context for decolonization nationalism and the rise of resistance movements resistance by white settlers and moves towards independence Hong Kong and Macau, and decolonization in the late twentieth century debates surrounding neo-colonialism, and the rise of 'development' projects and aid the legacy of colonialism in law, education, administration and the military. With suggestions for further reading, and a guide to sources, this is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of the colonial and post-colonial eras, and is an indispensable guide to the reshaping of the world in the twentieth century.

Author : Adrian Webb
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : UCSC:32106011393870

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The Longman Companion to Central and Eastern Europe Since 1919 by Adrian Webb Pdf

This guide to Central and Eastern Europe provides a compendium of key facts and figures on a region which has rarely been out of the news since the early 1980s.

Author : Caroline Elkins,Susan Pedersen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415949422

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Settler Colonialism in the Twentieth Century by Caroline Elkins,Susan Pedersen Pdf

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Stella Fletcher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317885627

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The Longman Companion to Renaissance Europe, 1390-1530 by Stella Fletcher Pdf

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.

Author : Chris Cook,John Stevenson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134281862

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The Routledge Companion to Modern European History since 1763 by Chris Cook,John Stevenson Pdf

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.

Author : Adrian Webb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317884248

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Longman Companion to Germany Since 1945 by Adrian Webb Pdf

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.

Author : Harry Harmer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317883494

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The Longman Companion to the Labour Party, 1900-1998 by Harry Harmer Pdf

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.

Author : John W. Young
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317878865

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The Longman Companion to America, Russia and the Cold War, 1941-1998 by John W. Young Pdf

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.