An Introduction to Nineteenth Century European History 1815-1914

Summary:
Each volume provides a wide-ranging overview of the period it covers. Although the emphasis is clearly on political history, the major issues affecting the economy, society, religion, culture and ideas are also given appropriate treatment. Sufficient detail is included to ensure that a sound basic knowledge and understanding is acquired.
This title assesses the key areas of nineteenth-century European history in an accessible and progressive way. The author examines the key political, economic and social developments in Italy, Germany, France, Russia and Austria-Hungary. Issues and events such as the 1848 Revolutions, Italian and German Unification and the origins of the First World War are analysed and explained through an up-to-date narrative and carefully structured activities.

• Focuses on specific skills that need to be considerably extended and developed, promoting success at a more advanced level.
• Specifically designed to bridge the gap between GCSE/Standard Grade and A Level/Higher.
• Context is the Foundation level of the highly successful Access to History series.

Table of Contents:
Europe 1815-48: The Domestic Scene
Europe 1815-48: The International Scene
The 1848 Revolutions
The Impact of the Crimean War
Italian Unification
The Unification of Germany: 1815-71
Bismarck's Germany: 1871-90
Russia, Austria and France c.1850-80
Germany, France and Russia 1880-1914
The Origins of the First World War

About the Author(s):
Alan Farmer is a very experienced author of History textbooks, and has written many in the Access to History series. He lives in Lancashire.