Oxford AQA History for A Level: The Cold War 1945-1991 Revision Guide

Oxford AQA History for A Level: The Cold War 1945-1991 Revision Guide
Author: Alexis Mamaux
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 0198432941

This The Cold War 1945-1991 Revision Guide Kindle Edition is part of the bestselling Oxford AQA History for A Level series developed by Sally Waller. Written to match the new AQA specification, this series helps you deepen your historical knowledge and develop vital analytical and evaluation skills. This revision guide offers the clearly structured revision approach of Recap, Apply, and Review to prepare you for exam success. Step-by-step exam practice strategies for all AQA question types are provided (including Source Analysis and essays linked to Key Concepts), as well as well-researched, targeted guidance based on what we now know from the new AQA examiner's reports on The Cold War. Our original author team is back, offering expert advice, AS and A Level exam-style questions and Examiner Tips. Contents checklists help monitor revision progress; example student answers and suggested activity answers help you review your own work. This guide is perfect for use alongside the Student Books or as a stand-alone resource for independent revision.

Oxford AQA History: A Level and AS Component 2: The Cold War c1945-1991

Oxford AQA History: A Level and AS Component 2: The Cold War c1945-1991
Author: John Aldred
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-11-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 0198363974

Retaining well-loved features from the previous editions,The Cold War has been approved by AQA and matched to the new 2015 specification. This textbook explores in depth the evolving course of international relations during an era of tension between communist and capitalist powers. It focuses on key ideas such as communism and anti-communism, aggression and détente, and the power of nuclear technology, and covers events and developments with precision. Students can further develop vital skills such as historical interpretations and source analyses via specially selected sources and extracts. Practice questions and study tips provide additional support to help familiarize students with the new exam style questions, and help them achieve their best in the exam.

Access to History: The USA & the Cold War 1945-63 [Second Edition]

Access to History: The USA & the Cold War 1945-63 [Second Edition]
Author: Oliver Edwards
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2002-08-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1444155385

This second edition has been updated to take account of recent historical research into the period, including up-to-date interpretations relating to the Cuban Missile Crisis. The major issues surrounding the origins of the Cold War and its subsequent escalation into a global power struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, are examined through an accessible narrative and comprehensive selection of sources. The author also provides an analysis of the extent to which the Cold War had an impact on America's political institutions and society. The revised study guides provide a firm basis for answering differentiated source-based and extended writing questions.

Access to History: The Cold War 1941-95 Third Edition

Access to History: The Cold War 1941-95 Third Edition
Author: David Williamson
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2015-09-25
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1471838676

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC Level: A-level Subject: History First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016 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: The Cold War, c1945-1991 - OCR: The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995

Access to History: Europe and the Cold War 1945-1991: Second Edition

Access to History: Europe and the Cold War 1945-1991: Second Edition
Author: David Williamson
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2006-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1444150839

The new editions of Access to History combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with features that allow all students access to the content and study skills needed to achieve exam success. This title starts by examining the crucial events of 1944-7, which led to the break down of the Second World War alliance between the 'Big Three' and the onset of the Cold War. It shows how the Cold War shaped post-war Europe through the creation of two great military and economic blocs. Key events such as the Berlin bockade of 1948-9, the Hungarian revolt of 1956, the second Berlin crisis of 1958-61 and collapse of Communism from 1989-91. In this new edition additional material on détente has been added. 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.

The Cold War C1945-1991

The Cold War C1945-1991
Author: Sally Waller
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2015-11-13
Genre: Cold War
ISBN: 9780198354611

Retaining all the well-loved features, this book is now matched to the new AQA specification and covers AS and A Level content together. With a strong focus on history skills, exam practice and specially selected sources and extracts, this book covers the period in depth, to help students understand key ideas, events and developments.

Access to History for the IB Diploma: The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century) Study and Revision Guide: Paper 2

Access to History for the IB Diploma: The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century) Study and Revision Guide: Paper 2
Author: Russell Quinlan
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2018-09-10
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1510430962

Exam board: International Baccalaureate Level: IB Diploma Subject: History First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2017 Reinforce knowledge and develop exam skills with revision of key historical content, exam-focussed activities and guidance from experts as part of the Access to History Series. · Take control of revision with helpful revision tools and techniques, and content broken into easy-to-revise chunks. · Revise key historical content and practise exam technique in context with related exam-focussed activities. · Build exam skills with Exam Focus at the end of each chapter, containing exam questions with sample answers and examiner commentary, to show you what is required in the exam.

OCR A Level History: The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 and the Cold War in Europe 1941–1995

OCR A Level History: The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 and the Cold War in Europe 1941–1995
Author: Nicholas Fellows
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2018-08-28
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1510415882

Exam board: OCR Level: A Level Subject: History First teaching: September 2015 First exams: AS: Summer 2016, A Level: Summer 2017 An OCR endorsed resource Successfully cover Unit Group 2 with the right amount of depth and pace. This bespoke series from the leading History publisher follows our proven and popular approach for OCR A Level, blending clear course coverage with focused activities and comprehensive assessment support. - Develops understanding of the period through an accessible narrative that is tailored to the specification content and structured around key questions for each topic - Builds the skills required for Unit Group 2, from explanation, assessment and analysis to the ability to make substantiated judgements - Enables students to consolidate and extend their topic knowledge with a range of activities suitable for classwork or homework - Helps students achieve their best by providing step-by-step assessment guidance and practice questions - Facilitates revision with useful summaries at the start and end of each chapter - Ensures that students understand key historical terms and concepts by defining them in the glossary