Books with author David G. Williamson

A new book for Paper 2, World History Topic 12: The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries (20th Century)Readable and rigorous coverage that gives you the depth of knowledge and skills development required for the Diploma. Provides:- Reliable, clear and in-depth narrative from topic experts - Analysis of the historiography surrounding key debates - Dedicated exam practice with model answers and practice questions - TOK support activities and Historical Investigation questions to help with all aspects of the Diploma Tailored exactly to the Diploma, it also helps you develop analytical skills through the widest variety of sources at this level. Other titles in the series:- The Move to Global War- Rights and Protest- Authoritarian States

A new book for Paper 2, World History Topic 12: The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries (20th Century)Readable and rigorous coverage that gives you the depth of knowledge and skills development required for the Diploma. Provides:- Reliable, clear and in-depth narrative from topic experts - Analysis of the historiography surrounding key debates - Dedicated exam practice with model answers and practice questions - TOK support activities and Historical Investigation questions to help with all aspects of the Diploma Tailored exactly to the Diploma, it also helps you develop analytical skills through the widest variety of sources at this level. Other titles in the series:- The Move to Global War- Rights and Protest- Authoritarian States

Since publication of the first edition in 1982, David Williamson's The Third Reich has become established as one of the most successful books in the Seminar Studies in History series. The author draws on up-to-date scholarship to guide students through the maze of historical controversies concerning the Third Reich and to offer a comprehensive analysis of the key issues of the period. In a clear and accessible manner, the new edition provides chapters that:introduce readers to the historiography of the Third Reichanalyse the reasons for Hitler's rise to powerlook at how the Nazi regime consolidated it's grip on power during the period March 1933- August 1934explain how Nazi Germany was governed and discuss to what extent Hitler can be viewed as a 'weak dictator'analyse Hitler's economic, foreign and social policies in both war and peace up to 1945, as well as the development of Nazi racial and eugenic policies.The analysis of these themes is backed up with an increased selection of documents, which enable students to discuss the key issues more fully. Providing a concise but comprehensive account of the origins, course and downfall of the Third Reich, this new edition of an already classic text will be an invaluable introduction to the subject for students.

Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students. This title: - Supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A-level History specifications - Contains authoritative and engaging content - Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing views and approaches of historians - Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply what they have learnt This title is suitable for a variety of courses including: - AQA: International Relations and Global Conflict c1890-1941 - OCR: International Relations 1890-1941

In this greatly expanded third edition, David Williamson provides a concise but comprehensive account of the origins, course and downfall of the Third Reich. He analyses the reasons for Hitler's rise to power and looks at how the Nazi regime consolidated its grip on power during the period March 1933-August 1934. Further sections examine how Nazi Germany was governed and Hitler's economic, social and foreign policies both in peacetime and at war up to 1945. The record of the German opposition and the problems it confronted is also discussed.

This series has taken the clarity, accessibility, reliability and in-depth analysis of our best-selling Access to History series and tailor-made it for the History IB Diploma. Each title in the series supports a specific topic in the IB History guide through thorough content coverage andexamination guidance - helping students develop a good knowledge and understanding of the required content alongside the skills they need to do well.The Cold War has been written specifically to support 20th century world history: topic 5 and includes:* authoritative, clear and engaging narrative which combines depth of content with accessibility of approach* up-to-date historiography with clear analysis and associated TOK activities* guidance on answering exam-style questions with model answers and practice questions.

One man’s Memoir of time in the Royal Navy during the late fifties and the sixties as an artificer.Firstly as an apprentice from 1957 to his first ship, HMS Diana, as a UA killick tiff in a PO’s mess thru a submarine depot ship, a frigate in the Far East onto 2 aircraft carriers as a Chief Tiff ”neither sought nor wanted”. Then CinC’s technical staff before leaving in 1972 with 3 years Chief Tiff seniority, 10 years before Falkland’s. A tale of fun, mischief, avoidance, travel and peculiar adventure in a failed attempt to by-pass success.

One man’s Memoir of time in the RN during the late fifties and the sixties as an artificer.Firstly as an apprentice from 1957 to his first ship, HMS Diana, as a UA killick tiff in a PO’s mess thru a submarine depot ship, a frigate in the Far East onto 2 aircraft carriers as a Chief Tiff ”neither sought nor wanted”. Then CinC’s technical staff before leaving in 1972 with 3 years Chief Tiff seniority, 10 years before Falkland’s. A tale of fun, mischief, avoidance, travel and peculiar adventure in a failed attempt to by-pass success.

Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students.This title is suitable for a variety of courses including:- AQA: The Cold War, c1945-1991- OCR: The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995