This new edition has been reformatted and completely revised to examine international relations between 1878 and 1941. The content focuses on the following areas: - Growing international tensions between the Great Powers 1878-1914 - The First World War - Peace settlements and the impact of the Great Depression in the inter-war period - The countdown to and causes of the Second World War 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 examiners provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.