Access to History: The Experience of Warfare in Britain: Crimea, Boer and the First World War 1854-1929

Summary:
About the series
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-Authoritative, engaging and accessible content
-Comprehensive coverage of the AS and A level history specifications
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About the book
This title covers the experience of warfare in Britain and the social and political effects that had in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It examines major questions such as:
- What was the impact of the Crimean War?
- What was the impact of the Second Boer War?
- What was the experience of war on the Western Front?
- What was the impact of the First World War on the Home Front?

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 written by a senior examiner provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

• Relevant content specific to the Edexcel AS History unit of the same name.
• In-depth coverage of the period presented in an accessible way.
• Exam-style questions and tips written by a senior examiner offers support with assessment.
• Summary diagrams throughout aid with revision of the key topics and themes.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: THE EXPERIENCE OF WAR 1854-1929
1 Britain's Position in the World 1854-1929
2 The Impact of the War 1854-1918
Chapter 2 THE CRIMEAN WAR 1854-6
1 The Causes of the War
2 The British Army
3 Fighting in the Crimea in 1854
4 The Winter of 1854-5
5 The War 1855-6
6 The Wider War
7 Peace
Study Guide
Chapter 3 THE IMPACT OF THE CRIMEAN WAR ON BRITAIN
1 Political Developments
2 Financing the War
3 Social Change
4 Military Reform
5 Key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 4 THE BOER WAR
1 The Causes of the War
2 The British Army in 1899
3 The First Phase of the War, October-December 1899
4 The Second Phase of the War, January-September 1900
5 Guerrilla War, September 1900 to May 1902
6 The End of the War
7 Key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 5 THE IMPACT OF THE BOER WAR ON BRITAIN
1 The Political Impact of the War
2 The Economic Impact of the War
3 The Social Impact of the War
4 Reorganisation of Imperial Defence
5 key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 6 THE FIRST WORLD WAR
1 the Start of the War
2 The British Army's Readiness for War
3 The War in 1914
4 The War in 1915
5 The War in 1916
6 The War in 1917
7 1918: The End of the War
8 Key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 7 THE IMPACT OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ON BRITAIN
1 Political Impact
2 The Impact of the Media and Propaganda
3 Opposition to the War
4 The Economic Impact of the War
5 The Social Impact of the War
6 The Defence of Britain 1918-29
7 Key Debate
Study Guide
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
Alan Farmer is an experienced author in the Access to History series.

Readership:
AS level students studying this unit