Twentieth-century British history - William Simpson

Thissecond edition ofWorking with Sources: CaseStudies in Twentieth-Century Historyhas been revised throughout to bring it into line with current AS and A2 requirements. Three completely new case studies have been added and a brief historiographical guide has been included in every case study, with comments on recent publications and current controversies.

In Twentieth Century British History: A Teaching Resource Book, William Simpson expertly divides the subject into seven case studies which cover seven key topics on this period in British history. Each case study includes:

• an introduction to the topic, designed for the teacher, explaining the key developments and issues of the period
• an extensive set of sources
• sample questions that provide effective practice for all students.

Important exam topics covered are:

• Britain's decision to go to war in 1914
• votes for women
• Britain and Ireland, 1912-1922
• the changing fortunes of the Liberal and Labour Parties
• the General Strike, 1926
• Britain in the 1930s: depression and recovery
• British foreign policy in the 1930s.

Invaluable as a photocopiable teaching aid, Twentieth Century British History: A Teaching Resource Book is an indispensable addition to all AS and A2 Level studies of this period in British history.