Diese Reihe bietet tiefgehende und maßgebliche Erkundungen zentraler Geschichtsbereiche. Jeder Band, zusammengestellt von führenden Wissenschaftlern, liefert einen umfassenden Überblick über sein jeweiliges Thema. Sie befasst sich mit detaillierten Analysen, die komplexe historische Themen sowohl für Studenten als auch für den allgemeinen Leser zugänglich machen. Diese Sammlung ist eine unschätzbare Ressource für jeden, der sein Verständnis vergangener Ereignisse und ihrer Bedeutung vertiefen möchte.
Focusing on the American Civil War, this guide explores the significant developments and trends that shaped this pivotal era in U.S. history. It delves into the turbulent events of the nineteenth century, providing insight into the social, political, and economic factors that influenced the conflict and its lasting impact on the nation.
Covering pivotal events from World War I to the establishment of the NHS and the advent of television, this book provides a comprehensive overview of twentieth-century Britain. It features extensive chronologies, detailed facts and figures, and thorough bibliographies, making it an essential reference for understanding the historical developments that shaped modern Britain.
Featuring a comprehensive collection of facts and figures, this volume serves as a reliable and user-friendly reference for World History. It covers a wide array of topics, ensuring that readers have access to up-to-date and clear information, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of historical events and contexts.
The Routledge Companion to Modern European History since 1763 offers a comprehensive overview of key events from the ancient regime to the Cold War. It covers topics like the Enlightenment, nationalism, the World Wars, and social changes, featuring a glossary, biographies, bibliography, and maps, making it essential for studying modern European history.
Combines a narrative overview with chronological, bibliographical and tabular information to cover major aspects of Nazi Germany. This guide surveys topics such as: the origins and consolidation of the Nazi regime, Nazi dictatorship in action, Nazi foreign policy, Second World War, Holocaust, opposition to the regime, and the legacy of Nazism.
The Routledge Companion to Britain in the Nineteenth Century, 1815-1914 is a comprehensive guide to the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It includes chronologies, maps, glossaries, biographies, and covers key political, economic, and social developments, as well as themes like sexuality, leisure, and imperialism, making it a valuable resource for students and educators.
This comprehensive compendium offers a detailed examination of the historical period from James I to Queen Anne, featuring chronologies, biographies, key documents, maps, and genealogies. Its extensive bibliography and wealth of facts and figures make it an invaluable resource for understanding the era's complexities in a user-friendly format.
This updated edition features twenty-nine new entries alongside revisions of existing ones, offering a critical introduction to significant issues, historians, and philosophers who have influenced contemporary historical thought. It explores the evolving theories and ideas that have prompted a reevaluation of history, making it an essential resource for understanding modern historiography.
Focusing on medieval warfare, this comprehensive volume offers accessible factual material across all of medieval Europe, including Eastern regions. Organized into themed, illustrated sections, it features narrative outlines that introduce key topics. Jim Bradbury details battles, sieges, and notable generals, providing clear information and insights. Practical topics are also examined, making it an essential resource for understanding the complexities of warfare during this historical period.
Featuring comprehensive chronologies, tables, and maps, this resource delves into the intricate history of central and eastern Europe. It includes detailed chapters on significant issues and a guide to historiography, making it essential for anyone seeking to grasp the region's complexities.
This accessible reference work explores Europe's transformation from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, covering the Reformation, imperialism, and shifts in governance. With chronologies, tables, family trees, and maps, it serves as an essential resource for students and teachers of early modern history.
The book offers an in-depth exploration of decolonization across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, structured through thematic chapters. It includes a detailed chronology, informative maps, and biographies of significant figures, making it a vital resource for understanding the multifaceted process of decolonization in these regions.
The Routledge Companion to the Crusades offers a comprehensive overview of the Crusading movement from the eleventh to the eighteenth century. It includes facts, maps, family trees, and summaries of major crusades, providing a contextual framework for modern research in history and religious studies.