Seminar studies in history

Presents the main political and policy events of the United States from 1890 to 1914 focusing on the role of government, social justice, the impact of reform on women and minorities, and more.

Presents a re-examination of Stalinism in light of the collapse of the Soviet Union, exploring the Russian Revolution and the Soviet State in the years between 1917 and 1929, and looking at three specific periods in the history of Stalinism. Includes a selection of documents.

Traces the origins of the conflict from the first intellectual roots in the nineteenth century, examines the actions and aims of the competing nationalist movements during the period of the British Mandate which led to the creation of the state of Israel, and outlines and analyzes each of the Arab-Israeli conflicts from the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 to the 2006 Lebanon War and the on-going second Palistinian uprising.

Considers both the British and Indian perspectives on colonialism and analyzes the social, economic, and cultural dimensions to colonial rule.

A study of the ascent of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party from the initial electoral breakthrough in 1930, to the party's victory, over the weak Weimar regime, in 1933.

Discusses the wars, occupations, and uprisings that mark this period (1900-1949) in Chinese history.

Explains the evangelical and Lutheran origins of the Huguenot Church in France, challenges simplistic interpretations of the religious conflict as purely a cloak for political rebellion, provides concise analyses of the wars themselves, and evaluates the extent of France's recovery under Henry IV.

Explores the history of the global, social, and political Feminist Movement from the nineteenth century to the present day.

The troubles in Northern Ireland since 1969 have led to more than 3,500 deaths and have been the most intractable conflict since the Second World War. The 1994 IRA ceasefire began the era of a remarkable transformation. This book provides an introduction to the main events and critically reviews the debates over the conlict by examining events in their proper historical context.