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Access to History: Rivalry and Accord - International Relations 1870-1914

By | Copyright Year:2002 | ISBN-13: 9780340804315

Published:15/02/2002
In this edition, thoroughly updated to take account of the latest research, the authors guide the reader through a momentous period in modern history, from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.

The Access to History series covers core periods of European and American history. Each book covers a period of several years, charting the key political, social, economic, religious and cultural themes and issues of that time.

All texts include activities with comprehensive advice on tackling essay questions.
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CONTENTS

1. Introduction: Europe and the Great Powers
2. Bismarck and Europe, 1871-90
3. Colonial rivalries 1870-1914
4. Weltpolitik and European tensions, 1890-1911
5. From Balkan wars to world war 1912-13
6. Conclusion: The origins of the First World War

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Robert Pearce is a Fellow of History at St Martin's College, Lancaster. He is also a co-editor of the Access to History series.

FEATURES

Concise, readable and up-to-date introduction of this period.

Study guides contain exercises and advice on tackling differentiated exam questions for AS and A Level.

Contains the latest historical interpretations of themes and issues.

Features include: points to consider, key issues and key dates.

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