Conservative Government and the End of Empire, 1957-1964 Part I: High Policy, Political and Constitutional Change Ronald Hyam; Roger Louis (Edited by) Stationery Office 2000 Hardback
This is Part I of the 2 volume set that covers the 583 official documents in every aspect of colonial disengagement, together with the main strategic This is Part I of the 2 volume set that covers the 583 official documents in every aspect of colonial disengagement, together with the main strategic questions of continuing defence commitments in Aden, the Indian Ocean and Singapore....more
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Britain's Prime Ministers
Roger Ellis; Geoffrey Treasure Shepheard-Walwyn 2005 Hardback Illustrated
This guide offers objective assessments of each of Britain's prime ministers, from Sir Robert Walpole to John Major, plus an interim appraisal of TonyThis guide offers objective assessments of each of Britain's prime ministers, from Sir Robert Walpole to John Major, plus an interim appraisal of Tony Blair's first two terms. Ellis and Treasure show what a remarkable range of individuals have occupied the position: while many were brilliant stars of the political firmament, others were downright nonentities. But in the opinion of the authors, to be really successful in the job the individual needs to be driven by a sustained appetite for power. ...more
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Napoleon's Legacy Problems of Government in Restoration Europe David Laven; Lucy Riall (Edited by) Berg 2000 Paperback
Traditionally, the Restoration has been regarded by historians as a period in which European governments returned to the reactionary policies which prTraditionally, the Restoration has been regarded by historians as a period in which European governments returned to the reactionary policies which prevailed before the upheavals of 1789, and which involved an outright rejection of the reforms of the Napoleonic era. This text challenges this interpretation and argues that surprising loyalty to Napoleonic policies was sometimes shown. The problems of dealing with new ideologies, accommodating the interests of old elites, and keeping the benefits of recent reforms were broadly similar across Europe, and provide a connecting theme throughout the volume....more
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Yasir Arafat A Political Biography Barry Rubin; Judith Colp Rubin Oxford University Press 2003 Hardback Illustrated
This political biography follows the life of Yasir Arafat, who stands as one of the most resilient, recognizable and controversial political figures oThis political biography follows the life of Yasir Arafat, who stands as one of the most resilient, recognizable and controversial political figures of modern times. The object of unrelenting suspicion, steady admiration, and endless speculation, Arafat has occupied the centre stage of Middle East politics for almost four decades. ...more
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The Great Tibetan Stonewall of China The Status of Tibet in International Law and International Policy on Tibet Martyn Berkin Barry Rose 2000 Hardback
A survey of the status of Tibet in international law and international policy on Tibet with a supplement containing constitutional documents and basicA survey of the status of Tibet in international law and international policy on Tibet with a supplement containing constitutional documents and basic treaties, with chapters on its relations to the United Nations, China and Britain....more
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The Third Revolution Popular Movements in the Revolutionary Era, volume Three Murray Bookchin Continuum 2004 Hardback
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The Democratic Review June 1849 - September 1850 G Julian Harney (Edited by) Merlin 1968 Hardback
The Democratic Review, founded in June 1849, was the immediate predecessor of the famous Red Republican. It was, during the 16 months of its existenceThe Democratic Review, founded in June 1849, was the immediate predecessor of the famous Red Republican. It was, during the 16 months of its existence, the most important ideological forum for the whole spectrum of European socialist thought. Edited by the Chartist, George Julian Harney (1817-97), the review numbered among its contributors Engels, Louis Blanc, Mazzini and Ledru-Rollin. This edition is a facsimile of the complete file of the original journal. Bears old cover price. ...more
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British Politics in the Age of Anne Revised Edition Geoffrey Holmes Hambledon 1987 Hardback
Geoffrey Holmes's classic work depicts a period of fierce and genuine party conflict in which society at many levels was divided by great issues of prGeoffrey Holmes's classic work depicts a period of fierce and genuine party conflict in which society at many levels was divided by great issues of principle and policy. While struggling against each other in frequent and hotly-contested elections, both Whigs and Tories had to contend with internal factions, the divisive thrust of personal ambitions and the hostility of the Queen to single-party rule. A major work of analysis, yet rich in quotation, detail and character sketches, the book vivdly evokes the political life of the high Augustan age. No jacket. ...more
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British Parliamentary Lists, 1660-1800 A Register GM Ditchfield; David Hayton; Clyve Jones (Edited by) Hambledon 1995 Hardback
Designed as a revised and expanded version of Hayton and Jones's Register of Parliamentary Lists, 1660-1761 (1979), this volume contains lists for theDesigned as a revised and expanded version of Hayton and Jones's Register of Parliamentary Lists, 1660-1761 (1979), this volume contains lists for the House of Commons, 1660 to 1761, and lists for the Lords from 1660 to the Act of Union with Ireland in 1800, plus lists for the Parliament of Scotland - 1678 to 1707. Each section - Lords, Commons, Parliament of Scotland, is prefaced by an introduction discussing the lists, commenting on their utility, and explaining procedural matters and other technical problems. No jacket. ...more
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Voting Records of the British House of Commons 1761-1820 (Six volumes) Donald E Ginter (Edited by) Hambledon 1994 Hardback
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