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Endurance and Endeavour
In Russia, both rulers and ruled long endeavoured to transform their country, each in their own forcible way. Their efforts never quite seemed to bring the results hoped for, and …
The European Dynastic States 1494-1660
A study of Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries - a period of economic and cultural upheaval, of dramatic changes in politics, society, and religion, and of constant warring …
Empire, Welfare State, Europe
In the twentieth century England lost an empire, built a welfare state, and began to accept the idea of being part of Europe. Abroad her relative power declined; at home life …
Modern India
Covering the last two centuries of Indian history, this book traces the emergence of India as one of the world's largest democracies. This second edition has been revised and …
British History 1815-1914
This fully revised and updated edition of Norman McCord's authoritative introduction to nineteenth century British history has been extended to cover the period up to the outbreak …
Rebellions and Revolutions
This is a study of China from the 1800s to the present day. It focuses on China's problems of development - the decay and collapse of the Chinese Empire, its failure to recover in …
The British Empire 1558-1995
Drawing out both parallels and differences between paths of development throughout the British Empire, Professor Lloyd provides an account of a vital period in the history of all …
Albion Ascendant
Between the restoration of Charles II and the battle of Waterloo, England gradually emerged as the core nation of the most formidable superpower the world had yet seen. Wilfrid …
Barricades and Borders
This is a survey of European history, from the coup d'etat of Napoleon, to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand at Sarajevo. It concentrates on the twin themes of revolution and …
The Limits of Liberty
This is a survey of the American past from the earliest colonial settlements to the present day. The author assesses not only the epic achievements of the nation, but also the …