The Origins of the First World War" is a concise introduction to one of the major historical controversies. This pamphlet: surveys the roots of the conflict; assesses the legacy of Bismarck's diplomacy; outlines the assassination crisis; focuses on influences affecting individual countries; & examines the historical debate. This edition

Includes:: a new introduction a chronology of the key events & an update on the historical debate explaining the directions in which the historiography is heading."

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A.J.P. Taylors bestselling The Origins of the Second World War" overturns popular myths about the outbreak of war. One of the most popular & controversial historians of the twentieth century who made his subject accessible to millions A.J.P. Taylor caused a storm of outrage with this scandalous bestseller. Debunking what were accepted truths about the Second World War he argued provocatively that Hitler did not set out to cause the war as part of an evil master plan but blundered into it partly by accident aided by the shortcomings of others. Fiercely attacked for vindicating Hitler A.J.P. Taylors stringent re-examination of the events preceding the Nazi invasion of Poland on 1st September 1939 opened up new debate & is now recognized as a brilliant & classic piece of scholarly research. " Taylors most perfect work of art a miracle of proportion language & insight". (Robert Skidelsky). "A dazzling exercise in revisionism which summed up Taylors paradoxical provocative & inventive approach to history". (" The Times"). " Taylor was a lifelong dissenter...at his best
- as in " The Origins of the Second World War"...he shifted the ground of major debates". (Ben Pimlott " Financial Times"). " No historian of the past century has been more accessible". (Niall Ferguson " Sunday Telegraph"). " An almost faultless masterpiece". (" Observer"). " Highly original & penetrating... No one who has digested this enthralling work will ever be able to look at the period again in quite the same way. (" Sunday Telegraph"). A.J.P. Taylor (1906-90) was one of the most controversial historians of the twentieth century. He served as a lecturer at the Universities of Manchester Oxford & London."
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Unlocking the secrets of the pyramids. For thousands of years the pyramids have stood imposing & enigmatic refusing to give up their secrets. Why did the Egyptians really build pyramids? What lies inside the Great Pyramids hidden chamber & what awesome secret unseeen for 4500 years could be concealed there? Bauval & Gilbert have spent over ten years investigating the mysteries of the pyramids. Their conclusions have aplit the academic establishment. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

On a remote island in Orkney a curiously-matched couple arrive on their honeymoon. He is an eminent literature professor; she was his pale enigmatic star pupil. Alone beneath the shifting skies of this untethered landscape the professor realises how little he knows about his new bride & yet as the days go by & his mind turns obsessively upon the creature who has so beguiled him she seems to slip ever further from his yearning grasp. Where does she come from? Why did she ask him to bring her north? What is it that constantly draws her to the sea? ...

When the rain stops falling & the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on Earth than Scotlands northernmost archipelagos the Orkney & Shetland Islands. Leave the Scottish mainland & set foot on a land of ancient relics deserted beaches & stunning wildlife. Norse settlers occupied these islands for centuries making for a unique cultural mix of Scandinavian & Scottish influences. Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands gives you the information you need to get the most out of your trip; covering beautiful coastlines mysterious ancient monuments evocative bays & glorious wilderness along with the best places to stay & eat & where to enjoy a wee dram of your favourite malt whiskey. *

Includes:: Essentials section with indispensable information on getting around. * Get off the beaten track & discover jaw-dropping scenery & experience real wilderness. * Accommodation listings aplenty plus where to eat & drink. * Detailed street maps will help you find your way around. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Packed with practical & detailed advice on how to navigate these ancient archipelagos this concise Footprintfocus guide helps you make the most out of your trip without weighing you down. The content of Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands guide has been extracted from Footprints Scotland Highlands & Islands Handbook.

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This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series & is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. It



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This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series & is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. It



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