Modern European History 1871-2000: A Documentary Reader

by David Welch

Modern European History brings together a unique selection of documents covering the period from 1871 to 2000. The collection is organised by topic, and a clear historical context and chronological chart provide background for each section. This second edition brings the book up to date and includes such key themes in European history as:
* Bismarck and Imperial Germany
* the Russian Revolution
* the origins and aftermath of the First and Second World Wars
* Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany
* The Spanish Civil War
* The Cold War
* European Integration 1945-1999
Containing documents such as extracts from diaries, speeches, treaties, poetry, radio broadcasts, photographs, cartoons, political posters and propaganda, this is an essential resource for students of modern British and European history.

282 pages, Hardcover

First published August 26, 1999

Reviews

[Brent · Rating 4 out of 5]

This handsome edition of high-quality paper, serves as a fantastic documentary reader of historical insight into modern European history from 1871 - 2000. Welch does a fantastic job at presenting the material in a fresh, engaging way, offering chronological tables, graphs, charts, pictures and images - from buildings after war to old propaganda posters - and also inserting pertinent primary sources that deal with the historical chapter at hand. Was very pleased with this book, as I learned so much. A must for the modern historian, especially those wishing to understand the complex social structure of modern Europe.
Brent McCulley (10/24/13)

[Gabberbella (Cynthia) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great primary source documentations and very impartial read.