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Russia and the USSR, 1855–1991

Autocracy and Dictatorship

By Stephen J. Lee

From a renowned name in A-level history publishing, this is a Questions and Analysis title on a major period in Russian History. With all three...

2005 | Paperback: 978-0-415-33577-5 (Routledge)

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The Collapse of Communist Power in Poland

Strategic Misperceptions and Unanticipated Outcomes

By Jacqueline Hayden

Based on extensive original research, including interviews with key participants, this book investigates the sudden and unforeseen collapse of communist power in Poland in 1989....

2005 | Hardback: 978-0-415-36805-6 (Routledge)

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Conscription in Britain 1939-1964

The Militarization of a Generation

By Roger Broad

Conscription in Britain 1939-1964 outlines the historical record of conscription from the fyrd of the Dark Ages through to Nelson’s day and the First World...

2005 | Hardback: 978-0-7146-5701-1 (Routledge)

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World

By David J. Whittaker

Examining a number of case studies, including Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, David J. Whittaker’s book provides a balanced introduction to this very controversial subject.

Fuelled...

2005 | Paperback: 978-0-415-36091-3 (Routledge)

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British Policy in Aden and the Protectorates 1955-67

Last Outpost of a Middle East Empire

By Spencer Mawby

This is the first detailed account of the confrontation between Britain and President Nasser of Egypt over the Colony of Aden and the surrounding protected...

2005 | Hardback: 978-0-7146-5459-1 (Routledge)

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The Routledge Atlas of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

By Martin Gilbert

Brought right up to date with the latest momentous events, this extremely timely new edition of a best-seller, from arguably the most high profile historian...

2005 | Paperback: 978-0-415-35900-9 (Routledge)

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Mask

MI5's Penetration of the Communist Party of Great Britain

By Nigel West

MI5’s dramatic interception of secret signals to Moscow from a hidden base in Wimbledon uncovered the true extent of Soviet espionage in Britain.

Intelligence expert...

2005 | Hardback: 978-0-415-35145-4 (Routledge)

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American Civilization

An Introduction

By John Oakland, David Mauk

Thoroughly revised, this fourth edition of a hugely successful text provides students of American studies with the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American...

2005 | Paperback: 978-0-415-35831-6 (Routledge)

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A History of the World

From the 20th to the 21st Century

By J.A.S. Grenville

This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes discussions on 9/11 and the second Gulf War, and takes into account the latest historical research.

A...

2005 | Paperback: 978-0-415-28955-9 (Routledge)

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The Guy Liddell Diaries Vol.II: 1942-1945

MI5's Director of Counter-Espionage in World War II

Edited by Nigel West

WALLFLOWERS is the codename given to one of the Security Service’s most treasured possessions, the daily journal dictated from August 1939 to June 1945 by...

2005 | Hardback: 978-0-415-35215-4 (Routledge)

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