ABSTRACT

Modern European History brings together a unique selection of documents covering the period from 1871 to 2000. The collection is organised by topic, and a clear historical context and chronological chart provide background for each section. This second edition brings the book up to date and includes such key themes in European history as:
* Bismarck and Imperial Germany
* the Russian Revolution
* the origins and aftermath of the First and Second World Wars
* Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany
* The Spanish Civil War
* The Cold War
* European Integration 1945-1999
Containing documents such as extracts from diaries, speeches, treaties, poetry, radio broadcasts, photographs, cartoons, political posters and propaganda, this is an essential resource for students of modern British and European history.

chapter 1|11 pages

Imperial Germany, 1871–1918

chapter 2|15 pages

France, 1871–1944

chapter 3|13 pages

Russia in revolution, 1890–1918

chapter 5|17 pages

Fascist Italy

chapter 6|18 pages

Nazi Germany

chapter 7|12 pages

Russia under Stalin

chapter 8|18 pages

The approach to the Second World War

chapter 9|12 pages

The origins of the Cold War

chapter 10|17 pages

European integration