British Poliltical History, 1867-2001 ed3 - Softcover

Pearce, Malcolm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415268702 ISBN 13: 9780415268707

Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

This third edition of British Political History, 1867–2001 is an accessible summary of major political developments in British history over the last 140 years.

Analyzing the changing nature of British society and Britain's role on the world stage, Malcolm Pearce and Geoffrey Stewart also outline the growth of democracy and the growth in the power of the state against a background of party politics.

New coverage includes:

• domestic affairs from 1992 to 2001
• John Major's Government
• the creation of 'New' Labour and the 'Third Way'
• Blair's first ministry 
• developments in Northern Ireland from 1995 through the Easter Peace Deal into 2001
• the 2001 General Election results and implications.

Students of British politics and history will find this the perfect resource for their studies.

About this title

About the Author:

Malcolm Pearche was formerly Head of Politics at York Sixth Form College and is now a freelance academic writer. Geoffrey Stewart is a part-time College Lecturer in History and Principle Examiner in History for Edexcel.

Review:

'This substantial textbook is written with the explicit aim of keeping its readers awake ... it will entertain students and stimulate discussion.' – Times Higher Education Supplement

'The news that this excellent textbook is receiving a new edition that will bring it up-to-date is very welcome.' – Rohan McWilliam, Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge, UK

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0415268702
• ISBN 13: 9780415268707
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 696