The Witness History

by STEWART (Author), Ross (Author), Stewart (Author), Stewart (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1988

  $3.44

  This book forms part of the Wayland series Witness history which examines major historical topics through a mixture of narrative and analysis of the issues involved. Each book in the series is designed to introduce readers to a range of contemporary sources and aims to encourage them in the handling and assessment of original historical material. In this book, the author traces the development of the Russian Revolution (1914-24) from its early origins to the death of Lenin. He assesses the problems of imperial Russia, the growth of revolutionary movements and the strains of war that eventually led to the downfall of the Tsarist government. The rise to power of the Bolsheviks and the consolidation of their authority is analyzed. Finally, there is an assessment of the achievements of Lenin and the new order he established. The book includes biographies for leading figures involved in the revolution. There is a glossary, a list of important dates, a note of the sources used, a further reading list and an index. The text is supported with photographs, cartoons, posters and maps.

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  Hardcover
  1989

  $4.97

  This series examines the major historical topics through a mixture of narrative and analysis of the key issues involved. Each book is designed to introduce the reader to a wide range of exciting contemporary sources and aims to encourage readers in the handling and assessment of original historical material. This volume discusses the role of the United Nations from its inception to the present day. The three main aims are to maintain international peace and security, to develop friendly relations between nations and to facilitate international co-operation in social, economic, cultural and humanitarian issues. It covers the major conflicts and crises that the UN has been involved in and discusses the reasons for the successes and failures of the UN's actions. The author debates the problems of UN intervention in economic and welfare matters, and also examines more general questions of the conflict between national and international interests. The text uses a variety of source material. The author also wrote The Russian Revolution , China since 1945 , and Origins of the First World War .