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20Th Century History Review - Volume 7 Issue 2 In Out1 0

DetailsAuthor: Periodical IssueSeries:Class: 905Level: KS5Location: Journals - 1Media: Periodical Issue - 1

SummaryMussolini prepares for war, 1933�41 A profile of Gandhi Civil rights in the USA, 1865�1992 Superpower relations, 1944�90 An overview of the US government Lenin�s loyal lieutenants: Zinoviev, Kamenev and Rykov Attlee�s economy The second Ku Klux Klan, 1915�44

20Th Century History Review - Volume 7 Issue 3 In Out1 0

DetailsAuthor: Periodical IssueSeries:Class: 905Level: KS5Location: Journals - 1Media: Periodical Issue - 1

SummaryWomen's position in society 1860-1914 German Reactions to the Treaty of Versaille Progress towards civil rights in the USA 1945-70 Presidency of Bill Clinton Totalitarian ideology in theory and practice AQA Creating the Soviet state

20Th Century History Review (Volume 5 Number 3 April 2010) In Out1 0

DetailsAuthor: Staerck, Gillian (Ed)Series:Class: 905Level: KS5Location: Journals - 1Media: Journal - 1

SummaryStalin�s consolidation of power, 1924-31 Geoffrey Swain Aiming high The impact of the Boer War on Britain Barbara Warnock The Nazi-Soviet Pact Caroline Sharples Picture analysis The roaring twenties Seán Lang The USA and Asian nationalism Andrew Flint Aiming high Black Power and the Civil Rights movement MarkGosling Andropov and Chernenko Mark Sandle The fall of Margaret Thatcher Graham Goodlad History now Auschwitz-Birkenau Debbie Bogard

African-American Civil Rights Movement In Out1 0

DetailsAuthor: Weber, MichaelSeries: Causes and ConsequencesClass: 323.1Level: GeneralLocation: Non-Fiction - 1Media: Paperback - 1

SummaryCauses and Consequences explains to older readers thecontributory factors leading up to some of the most significantevents of the twentieth century, and the effect of those events onthe world. Brand new in paperback, this title examines the history ofthe African-American Civil Rights Movement and reveals thecourage and determination of the black community. It traces theorigins of injustice back to its roots in slavery during the 18th and19th centuries and offers an exciting account of the birth of the theCivil Rights Movement, the struggle against racism and thetriumphant events of the 1960s.

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Civil Rights Movement 1955-1965 In Out1 0

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SummaryThis site provides information about the US Civil Rights Movementduring the period from 1955 to 1965.

Civil Rights Movement, the In Out1 0

DetailsAuthor: Davis, Jack ESeries:Class: 323.1Level: GeneralLocation: Non-Fiction - 1Media: Hardback - 1

SummaryThe Civil Rights Movement is a collection of the best scholarship onone of America's most important social movements. Editor JackDavis expands the usual historical boundaries of the Civil RightsMovement as he follows it from pre-World War II activism to theaffirmative action initiatives begun in the 1960s. These essaysreveal the grassroots character of the movement by exploring itscontinuity, local nature, and decentralized and diverse leadership.Through this broader scope, students learn about women'sactivism, white liberals and moderates, local initiatives,environmental racism, and black political empowerment.Twelveessays are arranged chronologically and topically, each withsupporting primary documents, a detailed timeline, and furtherreading lists. This collection provides an ideal source for teachingCivil Rights with a fresh perspective.

History of America: the Making of Modern America 1948 to 1976 In Out1 0

DetailsAuthor: Isaacs, Sally SenzellSeries:Class: 973.91Level: GeneralLocation: Non-Fiction - 1Media: Hardback - 1

SummaryAn exploration of the history of America, looking at the making ofmodern America during the years from 1948 to 1976. It is part of aseries of books which covers the full history of America. It includesa section giving details of places of interest to visit in the UK to tie inwith the text.

Martin Luther King In Out0 1

DetailsAuthor: Hatt, ChristineSeries: Judge for YourselfClass: 323.1Level: GeneralLocation: Biographies - 1Media: Hardback - 1

SummaryThis biography features an in-depth account of the life of MartinLuther King and a series of key questions for discussion anddebate. Extensive primary evidence is quoted for and against eachquestion and you, the reader, are invited to "judge for yourself".Issues covered include those of slavery in the USA until its abolitionin 1865, the struggle to win economic and political rights for theblack people of the USA through non-violent protest, and King'sopposition to the Vietnam War.

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Martin Luther King Jr In Out0 1

DetailsAuthor: Downing, DavidSeries: Leading LivesClass: 323.1Level: GeneralLocation: Biographies - 1Media: Paperback - 1

SummaryOne of a series on key leaders in history, which explores their livesand achievements. Each book examines the person's early years,studies and interests, professional life, low points, and their legacy.An underlying theme is whether an individual can change thecourse of history.

Naacp Timeline In Out1 0

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SummaryThe National Association for the Advancement of Coloured Peoplehas written a timeline of its involvement in the Civil RightsMovement in the USA.

U. S Government and Politics In Out1 0

DetailsAuthor: Williams, AndySeries: Introductory PoliticsClass: 320.973Level: KS5Location: Sixth Form - 1Media: Paperback - 1

SummaryThis edition has been revised and includes diagrams and graphs tovary the presentation of data and to ensure students are familiarwith these different presentation methods. Included is furtheranalysis of: racial legislation; economic policy; and legislationregarding abortion.

United States 1917-2008: (And Civil Rights 1865-1992) In Out1 0

DetailsAuthor: Murphy, DerrickSeries: Flagship HistoryClass: 973.91Level: KS5Location: Sixth Form - 1Media: Paperback - 1

SummaryThis new title offers comprehensive coverage for the new 2008specifications, from the First World War to George W Bush. Includes historical interpretations, document source questions,explanation of difficult words and concepts, a study skills section forexam preparation and a companion website with visuals to supportlearning. Contents: Study and examination skills 1 The UnitedStates 1917--2008: A synoptic overview 2 Boom and Bust: theUnited States, 1917--1933 3 FDR and the New Deal, 1933--1945 4US foreign policy, 1917--1945 5 The USA and the Cold War inEurope, 1945--1991 6 The USA and the Cold War in Asia,1945--1973 7 Civil Rights, 1865--1992 8 US domestic history,1945--1969 9 From Nixon to George W. Bush, 1969--2008 Index

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Years of Discord - American Politics and Society, 1961-1974 In Out1 0

DetailsAuthor: Blum, John MortonSeries:Class: 973.921Level: GeneralLocation: Non-Fiction - 1Media: Paperback - 1

SummaryFor fifteen tense and troubled years between the election of John F.Kennedy in 1960 and the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974, theUnited States struggled to direct its domestic life and its role in arapidly changing world. These fifteen years are as rich as any inAmerican history, rich in incident - the Bay of Pigs, the CubanMissile Crisis, the civil rights struggle, the antiwar crusade, theopening of China, Watergate, Kennedy's assassination, Johnson'sretirement, the fall of Nixon: rich in personality - Robert Kennedy,Stokely Carmichael, Martin Luther King, Jr, Earl Warren, Bob Dylan,Henry Kissinger, George Wallace, Hubert Humphrey: and rich,finally in what it tells us of power, its attainment, and its use at homeand abroad.