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New for the 2008 specifications this book includes material from Victorian society to the impact of the Second World War.With historical interpretations, document source questions, explanation of difficult words and concepts, a study skills section for exam preparation and visuals to support learning available online.Contents:Study and examination skills1 Britain 1895–1960: A synoptic overview2 The changing position of women and the suffrage question, 1860–19303 The era of Conservative domination and the rise of Labour,1895–19064 The Liberals in power, 1905–19155 The decline of the Liberal Party, 1910–19316 Social and economic history, 1918–19397 The Conservative Party, 1918–19398 The Labour Party, 1918–19399 British foreign and imperial policy, 1918–193910 The Second World War, 1939–194511 Britain and the challenge of Fascism: Saving Europe at a cost? 1925–196012 The Labour government, home and abroad, 194513 Britain and Ireland, 1914-2007Index