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025107
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Minnesota, Capstone Press, 2014.
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112pBlue spine
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You choose - Battlefield
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This book explores World War I through the eyes of sailors, pilots, and infantry soldiers on the frontline
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The great, terrible war
War in the air
Big guns and deep holes
War at sea
Future of war
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9781491423936 Pb.
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007599
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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48pBlue Spine
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20th Century Perspectives
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Explores key topics involving World War I and shows the causes that led up to the outbreak of war, including France’s defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and Germany’s attack on France.
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What was World war I?
Background to the tragedy
Austria-Hungary: the patchwork empire
Russia: the slumbering giant
Germany: insecure superpower
France: wunded glory
Britain: colonial flag bearer
The USA: reluctant colossus
Shifting alliances
The Schlieffen plan
Flashpoints overseas: the colonies
The arms race
The Balkan cauldron
The road to war
Ultimatum to Serbia
Timetables to war
Why did the wars last so long?
The US tips the balance
The peace that never was
Learning the lessons
Timeline
Further reading
Glossary
Index
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0431120064 Hb.
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007378
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2001
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Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1990.
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265pWhite Spine
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Cambridge concise histories
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Provides a clear and informative guide to the twists and turns of German history from the early middle ages to the present day. Examines particularly the role played by this country in the balance of power in Europe.
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Introduction : The German lands and people
Medieval Germany -
The beginnings of German history
Germany in the early and high middle ages
Germany in the later middle ages
The Age of Confessionalism, 1500-1648 -
The German Reformation: the early years
The German Peasants' War
The development of the German Reformation
Germany in the age of Counter-Reformation
The Thirty Years War
The Peace of Westphalia and the effects of the War
The Age of Absolutism, 1648-1815 -
Absolutism and the rise of Prussia
Religion, culture and Enlightenment
The impact of the French Revolution
The Age of Industrialisation, 1815-1918 -
Restoration Germany, 1815-48
The revolution of 1848
The unification of Germany
Germany under Bismarck
Society and politics in Wilhelmine Germany
Culture in Imperial Germany
Foreign policy and the First World War
Democracy and Dictatorship, 1918-45 -
The Weimar Republic: origins and early years
The period of apparent stabilisation
The collapse of Weimar democracy
The consolidation of Hitler's power
Foreign policy and war
Holocaust, resistance and defeat
The Two Germanies 1945-90 -
The creation of the two Germanies
From establishment to consolidation
Politics in the two Germanies, 1949-89
Economy and society in West Germany
Economy and society in the GDR, 1949-89
The revolution of 1989 and the end of the post-war era
Patterns and Problems of Germany History
Guide to further reading
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0521368367 Pb.
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011806
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New York, Routledge, 2003.
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xxii, 410pBlack Spine
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Meets the requirements of teachers and students studying for today's revised AS-level exams. Covers early twentieth-century history at A-level.
From 1890 to 1945, the key topics include:
The origins and impact of the First World War
The Russian revoultion and the rise of Stalin
The Weimar Republic and the rise of Hitler
Mussolini and Facist Italy
Stalin and the Soviet Union, 1928-41
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An introduction to the period
The era of the First World War, 1890-1919
Russia, 1855-1917
Imperial and Weimar Germany, 1890-1933
Italy, 1918-45
Nazi Germany, 1933-45
Russia and the Soviet Union, 1918-53
International relations, 1919-39
General conclusion: From AS to A2
Biographies of important personalities
Glossary of key terms
Select bibliography
Index
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9780415254557 Pb.
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| I00253 | 940.28/LEE | Main | On Shelf | Teacher Resources | Teacher Resource |
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003227
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London, Scholastic, 1998.
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128pBlack Spine
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Horrible Histories
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An illustrated account of the First World War with all the nasty bits left in! Details all the horrors and hardships.
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0590113208 Pb.
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007171
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Great Britain, Hodder Education, 1997.
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166pWhite Spine
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Discovering the past for GCSE
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Covers all the relevant requirements of the OCR, AQA and Edexcel specifications. Provides clear guidance on teaching the unit and preparing for assessment by both exam and coursework, together with support and extension worksheets.
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Section 1: The German Republic 1918-1929
Was the Weimar Republic doomed from the start?
Chapter 1: What effect did the First World War have on Germany?
Was there really a revolution in Germany in 1918?
Why did the Germans hate the Treaty of Versailles so much?
How did Germans react to the Treaty?
Chapter 2: What were the achievements of the Weimar period?
What was the Weimar Constitution?
How did the Weimar Republic survive the crises of 1923?
What was life like during the Great Inflation?
How far did the Weimar Republic recover from 1924 to 1929?
What can you tell about Weimar Germany from its culture?
Section 2: Hitler's rise to power
How was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?
Chapter 3: How was Hitler able to become Chancellor in 1933?
How did Hitler become leader of the Nazis?
The Munich Putsch: success or failure?
How did the Nazis change their tactics between 1924 to 1929?
Nazi messages and Nazi methods
Case study: The rise of the Nazis in Northeim
Why did the people of Northeim support the Nazis?
Why was Hitler invited to become Chancellor?
Chapter 4: How did Hitler consolidate his power in 1933 and 1934?
How did Hitler take advantage of the Reichstag fire?
Why was the Enabling Act so important?
Why did the Weimar Republic collapse?
The SA or the army? Hitler makes his choice
Hitler becomes President
Section 3: Nazi Germany in peace and war
Chapter 5: What were the Nazis trying to achieve, and how did they try to achieve it?
What kind of Germany did the Nazis want to create?
Was Hitler really in control of Germany?
Why was the SS so important?
Chapter 6: How effectively did the Nazis control Germany from 1933 to 1939?
How effectively did the Nazis deal with their political opponents?
Case study : How did the Nazis take control in Northeim?
Did the Nazis win the hearts and minds of the German people?
Why didn't the Nazis destroy the churches?
What is happening at Grafeneck Asylum?
Why did the Nazis persecute many groups in Germany?
How did Nazi persecution of the Jews lead to Kristallnacht?
Why was propaganda so important to the Nazis?
Propaganda case study 1: Art and architecture
Propaganda case study 2: The Berlin Olympics
Images of Hitler
Chapter 7: What was it like to lie in Nazi Germany 1933-1939?
Was everyone better off under the Nazis?
How did the Nazis tackle the economic crisis?
Did the Nazis achieve an economic miracle?
What was life like in the Hitler Youth?
Were children indoctrinated in school?
What did the Nazis want from German women?
Chapter 8: What was the impact of the Second World War on Nazi Germany?
What was life like on the home front?
How did the war affect women?
Did the war increase opposition to the Nazis?
The July Bomb Plot, 1944
'The most horrible crime ever committed in the whole history of the world' : How? Why?
Conclusion
'Alone in a silent ghost town' : the experiences of Christabel Bielenberg
Glossary
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9780719570599 Pb.
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007866
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2001
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Great Britain, HarperCollins Publishers, 1984.
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284pBlue Spine
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This book provides a fascinating study of twentieth-century history for students. It now includes a British History Depth Study, 'Britain 1906-1919'.
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The causes of the first world war
The First World War, 1914-1918
The Treaty of Versailles
The Russian Revolution
Lenin and Russia, 1917-1928
The rise of Hitler
Hitler's Germany
Stalin and Russia, 1928-1939
Britain between the wars
The USA between the wars
The League of Nations
Germany and the outbreak of the Second World War
The Second World War in Europe
The Second World War in the Far East
China since 1949
The Cold War
The USA since 1945
Israel and the Arab World
The United Nations
India and Pakistan
Eastern Europe and the USSR since 1945
Britain and Western Europe since 1945
Special depth study: Britain 1906-1919
Glossary
Index
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0003270068 Pb.
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| 008250 | 909.82/CUL | Main | On Shelf | Teacher Resources | Teacher Resource |
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010670
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Great Britain, Scholastic, 2008.
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188pWhite spine
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My story
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The horrors of the Great War in Europe are experienced first hand by Daffy Rowntree when her brother goes missing in action. She sets out to find him and finds herself mired in the mud and trenches of the battlefieldsof France....
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9781407104614 Pb.
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012397
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New York, Vintage, 2000.
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xvi, 475pWhite spine
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Sheds fascinating light on weaponry and technology of the first World War, shows the doomed negotiations between the monarchs and ministers of 1914, goes into the verminous trenches of the Western front and the key conflagrations from Gallipoli to East Africa to the Carpathians.
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9780375700453 Pb.
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024633
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New York, Scholastic, 2007.
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129pOrange spine
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Learn all about the first major conflict of the 20th Century in this thought - provoking and informative new title. This title provides detailed accounts of all the major battles and how the latest innovations such as submarines, tanks, poison gas and barbed wire helped shape the course of the war. It explores the impact of the war on the home front, especially the changes it made to the lives of British women. It looks at the cultural legacy of the war and how it inspired the works of War Poets, writers, artists and filmmakers.
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The world at war
Over by Christmas?
Going global
Deadlock
The big battles
Crisis &​ resolution
Peace and it's aftermath
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9780545039017 Pb.
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021991
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Mumbai, Shemaroo Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., 2003.
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351 min.Cream spine
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WWI consumed the lives of 10 million soldiers and civilians. It was fought by young men in the fields and trenches of Northern France and Belgium. This landmark series brings to the screen in colour the gritty reality of life in the trenches and other wars and includes interviews with eye-witness survivors.
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2 DVDs.
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ID:
000965
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Great Britain, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2002.
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72pBlack Spine
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DK Eyewitness
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An eyewitness account of the war that began with the assassination of an archduke and continued for a decade. Well illustrated.
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Divided Europe
The fatal shot
War in the west
Fighting men
Joining up
Digging the trenches
Life in the trenches
Ready to fight
Communication and supplies
Observation and patrol
Bombardment
Over the top
Casualty
Women at war
War in the air
Zeppelin
War at sea
Gallipoli
Verdun
Gas attack
The Eastern Front
War in the desert
Espionage
Tank warfare
The Us enters the war
Under enemy lines
The final year
Armistice and peace
The cost of the war
Did you know?
Key people and places
Find out more
Glossary
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1405302984 Pb.
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007351
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2008
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Great Britain, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2003.
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336pBronze Spine
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The scale of the world's first global war is accurately reflected in this panoramic survey, which shows how a conflict that began amongst European powers swiftly escalated to embroil their colonial empires.
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The road to war 1878-1914
The years of plenty
War is declared
The outbreak of war
The invasion of Belgium and France
The Eastern Front: Serbia, Tannenberg and Galicia
The battle of the Marne
The race to the sea
The first battle of Ypres
New offensives in the East
The widening war 1914-1916
The Dardanelles Expedition
Caucasus, Egypt, Mesopotamia
The Italian Front
German possessions in the East
War in Africa
War and the Rise of the State
Deadlock in the West
The Eastern Front: Poland, Galicia and Serbia
The Home Front
Battles of Attrition
The Battle of Verdun
The Eastern Front: the Brusilov Offensive
The Battle of the Somme
Events beyond the battlefield
The war at sea
The war in the air
The US and the war
Dillusion, Mutiny and Revolution
The Western Front: The Nivelle Offensive, French mutinies, and the Third battle of Ypres
Russia and the Eastern Front: Revolution and Civil War in Russia
The Italian Front
Mesopotamia and Palestine
The last great battles
The Treaty of Breat-Litovsk
The German Spring Offensives
The Aliied Counter-Offensives
Collapse of Germany's Allies: Salonika, Middle East, Vittorio Veneto
The German search for an Armistice
A new world order
Aftermath of the war: Peace talks and Settlements
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Russia, Turkey and the Middle-East
The Legacy of the War
In Memoriam
A guide to visiting the battlefields, cemetries, and memorials to the fallen in France, Belgium and other sites around the world
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements
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9781405329866 Hb.
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004343
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Great Britain, Robert Frederick Ltd., 2007.
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43pBlack Spine
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A comprehensive book, including chapters chronologically following the key issues and important events of the war.
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The great war
The build up
Outbreak of the War
The first month
Developments that year
More attacks
Deadly months
Never ending battles
Spreading through the world
Will it never end?
America and World War I
Last years Final attacks
Thank God it's over!
Military strategies
Names to remember
War in popular culture
Global impact
Timeline
Glossary
Index
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0-7554-7286-1 Hb.
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