The Witness History

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

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  Hardcover
  1988

  $3.25

  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.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1990

  $5.21

  This book is taken from a series that 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 contemporary sources and aims to encourage readers in the handling and assessment of original historical material. It examines the years leading up to 1939, and asks whether the people had been justified in their optimism for the future after World War I. It looks at domestic politics, the economy and the contrasts of depression and prosperity. It examines the changing attitudes of the times - the growth of trade unionism and the strike, woman's rights and increasing education for all. The book ends with an examination of the years immediately prior to the World War II, and explains why Chamberlain's attempts at appeasement were doomed to failure. The author has written several other book for Waylnd, including The Russian Revolution , The Origins of the First World War , China since 1945 and Towards European Unity in the Witness History series, and many books in the Spotlight on History series.