Williamson, D. G

A new edition for Paper 2, World History Topic 12: The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries that provides in-depth content from topic experts, analysis of the historiography surrounding key debates, exam practice with model answers and practice questions, and more.

This edition focuses on the key issues of the period between the First and Second World Wars. Incorporating up-to-date historical interpretations, the author addresses questions such as "Why were there no major conflicts in the 1920's?" Particular attention is given to the impact of the treaties that were agreed on at the end of the First World War and the intense diplomatic negotiations that preceded the start of the Second World War.

Examines how the Third Reich was created and how it developed until its collapse in 1945.

Provides an analytical account of the role of Otto von Bismarck in the history of Germany, looking at his activities as Prime Minister of Prussia from 1862 to 1873, and as Germany's first Chancellor, from 1871 to 1890. Includes a selection of documents.