Pearson Baccalaureate History: Authoritarian States 2nd edition is a revised version of the bestselling

1st edition, written by leading IB practitioners to specifically match the International Baccalaureate

2015 History curriculum. This book comprehensively covers the revised Authoritarian States topic,

with specific focus on comparisons between leaders.

The new edition covers five leaders in depth, from each region - Castro, Stalin, Mao, Mussolini and

Nasser - and includes foreign policy, as well education and social policy, as outlined by the

curriculum. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you will need to answer essay

questions on Paper Two and document-based questions on Paper One, as well as covering crossover

content with Paper Three. The book is also accompanied by an enhanced eBook containing worksheets,

quizzes to test knowledge and examination skills, and enlarged source material.

Authoritarian States includes the following features:

a clear overview and analysis of key events

practice in analysing source material, including photographs, cartoons, letters, speeches, and other

documents

support throughout for new curriculum features, including key concepts and international

mindedness

in-depth coverage of leaders, with the addition of foreign policy and comparative analysis

approaches to learning highlighted in each activity throughout the book

focus on the examination requirements, with 'hints for success' throughout, as well as quizzes on the

eBook

an updated Theory of Knowledge section, matching the latest syllabus, and questions throughout to

help with wider research and discussion.

Other titles in the Pearson Baccalaureate series include:

History: Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars

History: The Cold War

History: The Move to Global War

Theory of Knowledge


This brand new title has written by leading IB practitioners to specifically match one of the new International Baccalaureate 2015 History Paper One prescribed subjects. This book comprehensively covers prescribed topic 3, including a focus on comparison between regions and the wider context surrounding the topic. It will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to answer document-based questions on Paper One, as well as covering crossover areas with Papers Two and Three. The book is also accompanied by an enhanced eText containing further worksheets, quizzes to test knowledge and examination skills, and enlarged source material.

This book includes:

a clear overview and analysis of key events practice in analysing source material, including photographs, cartoons, letters, speeches, and other documents support throughout for new curriculum features, including key concepts and international mindedness approaches to learning highlighted in each activity throughout the book focus on the examination requirements, with 'hints for success' throughout, as well as quizzes on the eText support with tackling essay-writing, including essay frames a dedicated Theory of Knowledge chapter, and questions throughout to help with wider research and discussion.

Written by a team of highly experienced IB History teachers who are also involved in examining, delivering workshops and curriculum review, this book offers complete coverage of the prescribed subject.

Our two latest titles offer specific support for Paper 3 of the 2015 History curriculum. Each textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the appropriate topics, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully answer essay questions on Paper Three. Written and developed by experienced IB teachers, who also have experience in examining and leading workshops, these new books will help students prepare thoroughly and methodically for their exams.

European States in the inter-war years 1918-1939 The Cold War and the Americas 1945-1981

Each of our history textbook is supported by an enhanced eText, giving four years access to online materials such as worksheets, quizzes and enlarged source material to develop examination skills and extend studying.

Four new and revised titles providing comprehensive coverage of the most popular history topics for the 2015 Group 3 curriculum. Each title provides coverage of the appropriate topics, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to answer essay questions on Paper One and Two.


Provides comprehensive coverage of the Authoritarian and Single Party States topic, with a clear overview and detailed analysis of key leaders and events. Uses thematic approaches, comparative studies and cross-regional perspectives. Explains methods of historical research and writing. Includes timelines, document-based activities, essay practice and sample answers. Focuses on the examination requirements, with tips and hints throughout. Enables practical coverage of TOK in the History classroom. Fully illustrated in colour.

  • Provides comprehensive coverage of the Authoritarian and Single Party States topic, with a clear overview and detailed analysis of key leaders and events.
  • Uses thematic approaches, comparative studies and cross-regional perspectives.
  • Explains methods of historical research and writing.
  • Includes timelines, document-based activities, essay practice and sample answers.
  • Focuses on the examination requirements, with tips and hints throughout.
  • Enables practical coverage of TOK in the History classroom.
  • Fully illustrated in colour.

Pearson Baccalaureate History: Authoritarian States 2nd edition is a revised version of the bestselling

1st edition, written by leading IB practitioners to specifically match the International Baccalaureate

2015 History curriculum. This book comprehensively covers the revised Authoritarian States topic,

with specific focus on comparisons between leaders.

The new edition covers five leaders in depth, from each region – Castro, Stalin, Mao, Mussolini and

Nasser – and includes foreign policy, as well education and social policy, as outlined by the

curriculum. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you will need to answer essay

questions on Paper Two and document-based questions on Paper One, as well as covering crossover

content with Paper Three. The enhanced eBook contains worksheets, quizzes to test knowledge and examination skills, and enlarged source material.

Authoritarian States includes the following features:

● a clear overview and analysis of key events

● practice in analysing source material, including photographs, cartoons, letters, speeches, and other

documents

● support throughout for new curriculum features, including key concepts and international

mindedness

● in-depth coverage of leaders, with the addition of foreign policy and comparative analysis

● approaches to learning highlighted in each activity throughout the book

● focus on the examination requirements, with ‘hints for success’ throughout, as well as quizzes on the

eBook

● an updated Theory of Knowledge section, matching the latest syllabus, and questions throughout to

help with wider research and discussion.

Other titles in the Pearson Baccalaureate series include:

History: Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars

History: The Cold War

History: The Move to Global War

Theory of Knowledge

This brand new title has written by leading IB practitioners to specifically match one of the new International Baccalaureate 2015 History Paper One prescribed subjects. This eText comprehensively covers prescribed topic 3, including a focus on comparison between regions and the wider context surrounding the topic. It will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to answer document-based questions on Paper One, as well as covering crossover areas with Papers Two and Three. This eText contains worksheets, quizzes to test knowledge and examination skills, and enlarged source material.



This eText includes:



a clear overview and analysis of key events
practice in analysing source material, including photographs, cartoons, letters, speeches, and other documents
support throughout for new curriculum features, including key concepts and international mindedness
approaches to learning highlighted in each activity throughout the book
focus on the examination requirements, with ‘hints for success’ throughout, as well as quizzes
support with tackling essay-writing, including essay frames
a dedicated Theory of Knowledge chapter, and questions throughout to help with wider research and discussion.