Access to History: The Unification of Italy: Third Edition

Summary:
The new editions of Access to Historycombine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new design and features that allow all students access to the content and study skills needed to achieve exam success.

This Third Edition of this popular title has been updated to reflect the needs of the current A Level specifications. The title examines reasons why progress towards unification was so slow at first and why after 1850 it became so speedy. In doing so, it gives due attention to the roles played by Cavour, Mazzini, Garibaldi, Pope Pius IX, Napoleon III, Charles Albert and Victor Emmanuel, and attempts to answer the question 'Who made Italy?'.

Throughout the book key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined.

Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

• Now with revised and updated study guides for the 2008 specifications. Written by examiners to provide support with assessment and exam skills

• Redesigned to allow greater accessibility.
• New features such as definitions, summaries and exam tips to aid learning.

About the Author(s):
Robert Pearce is an experienced author and teacher of A level History and one of the series editors of the Access to History series.

Readership:
A Level History students