The Edwardian age, 1901-1914 - Vyvyen Brendon

This series provides collections of historical sources for studying topics in A-level and Higher Grade History. Each section contains a short introduction setting the sources in context. In addition to a wide variety of sources and source types, each title includes appropriate examination-style questions and extensive student guidance sections. These offer practical advice of answering source-based and essay questions, together with a selection of essay titles and essay plans. A specimen essay answer and source-based exercise answer are also included, along with a short bibliography.



This title gives a source-based coverage of the Edwardian age, taking a number of themes from the period and relating them to a wide selection of sources. The author incoporates research and a comprehensive range of primary and secondary sources into her coverage of early 20th-century issues. These issues include Britain's economic decline, constitutional challenges, poverty, women's rights and Irish independence.