GCSE Modern World History

by Ben Walsh

Published 22 August 1996
This is a full-colour core text for GCSE Modern World History. It is intended for all boards setting GCSE Modern World History syllabuses. The series aims to provide clear coverage of the major GCSE and S Grade syllabuses. This is the first book in the series. It offers: an interesting narrative supported by clear sources which offer pupils a straightforward and focused explanation of the core content; carefully chosen tasks which familiarize pupils with the content and develop their evaluative skills; and extended investigations which are designed to hone pupils' skills in historical analysis. In addition to its in-depth study of the core areas of content, the book also: tackles option topics such as the First World War in sufficient depth to make separate purchase of new topic books unnecessary; supports coursework and independent learning both through the core text and the related teacher's resource book; and provides support for exam revision in a related revision guide from the same author.


AQA GCSE Modern World History

by Ben Walsh

Published 1 January 2009
Provide complete support for your GCSE Modern World History candidates with best-selling books and digital resources from an author you can really trust. An AQA-specific edition of the best selling textbook for GCSE Modern World History. It comprehensively covers the AQA specification and provides a winning combination that will meet the needs of all students. - clear, engaging and provocative author text which brings the period to life and summarises complicated history clearly without being simplistic. - Focus Tasks which steadily deepen students' understanding of the content (exactly targeting each Key Issue of the AQA specification) while progressively building their history skills. - original and relevant source material - written and visual - all of which is used for historical investigation not just for illustration. - state-of-the-art ICT support in the form of Dynamic Learning from an author who leads the field in developing the use of ICT to help refine students historical thinking. - authoritative interpretation of the AQA specification by an experienced trainer and teacher. - associated revision book in full colour.
In its first and second editions this book has provided students with what they need to achieve their best; and provided teachers with what they need to teach a rewarding and worthwhile course. A winning combination - don't settle for less.

OCR Gcse Modern World History

by Ben Walsh

Published 1 January 2009

Provide complete support for your GCSE Modern World History candidates with best-selling books and digital resources from an author you can really trust.

An OCR specific edition of the best selling textbook for GCSE Modern World History. It comprehensively covers the OCR specification and provides a winning combination that will meet the needs of all students.

- clear, engaging and provocative author text which brings the period to life and summarises complicated history clearly without being simplistic
- Focus Tasks which steadily deepen students' understanding of the content (exactly targeting each focus point of the specification) while progressively building their history skills
- original and relevant source material - written and visual - all of which is used for historical investigation not just for illustration
- state-of-the-art ICT support in the form of a Dynamic Learning online resource from an author who leads the field in developing the use of ICT to help refine students historical thinking
- authoritative interpretation of the OCR specification by an experienced trainer
- associated Teacher's Resource Book and Revision Guide also available

In its first and second editions this book has provided students with what they need to achieve top grades; and provided teachers with what they need to teach a rewarding and worthwhile course. A winning combination - don't settle for less.


Contents:

SECTION 1 - OCR PAPER 1 CORE CONTENT: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 1919-2005
Part 1: The Inter-War Years, 1919-39
- Were the peace treaties of 1919-23 fair?
- To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
- Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
Part 2: The Cold War, 1945-75
- Who was to blame for the Cold War?
- Who won the Cuban Missile Crisis?
- Why did the USA fail in Vietnam?
Part 3: A New World? 1948-2005
- How secure was the USSR's control over eastern Europe, 1948-89?
- How effective has terrorism been since 1969?
- What is the significance of the Iraq War?
Exam Focus

SECTION 2 - OCR PAPER 1 DEPTH STUDIES
- Causes and events of the First World War, 1890-1918
- Germany, 1918-45
- Russia, 1905-41
- The USA, 1919-41
Exam Focus

SECTION 3 - OCR PAPER 2 BRITISH DEPTH STUDIES
- How was British society changed, 1890-1918?
- How far did British society change, 1939-75?
Exam Focus


Complete support for the 20th Century section of the IGCSE History syllabus with best-selling books and digital resources from an author you can really trust.
This new edition of Ben Walsh's best-selling GCSE Modern World History provides a comprehensive textbook for Cambridge IGCSE History covering the 20th Century core content and developing the necessary skills.
It provides a winning combination of features that will meet the needs of all students:
- Clear, engaging and provocative author text brings the 20th Century period to life and summarises complicated history clearly without being simplistic
- Focus Tasks (exactly targeting each focus point of the 20th Century part of the syllabus) steadily deepen students' understanding of the content while progressively building their history skills
- Original and relevant source material - written and visual - is used for historical investigation not just for illustration
- Exam Focus and Revision Tips help students acquire both the necessary content knowledge and the essential conceptual understanding
In its previous editions this book has provided students with what they need to achieve their best possible results, and provided teachers with what they need to teach a rewarding and worthwhile course. It's a winning combination.
It is endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations.
Contents
How this book will help you to succeed in Cambridge IGCSE History
Section 1: Core Content Option B - International Relations since 1919
Part 1 The Inter-War Years 1919-1939
1 Were the peace treaties of 1919-23 fair?
2 To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
3 Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
Part 2 The Cold War and the Gulf, 1945-2000
4 Who was to blame for the Cold War?
5 How effectively did the USA contain the spread of Communism?
6 How secure was the USSR's control over Eastern Europe, 1948-c.1989?
7 Why did events in the Gulf matter c.1970-2000?
Exam Focus: core content option B
Section 2: Depth Studies
9 Germany, 1918-45
8 Russia, 1905-41
10 The USA,1919-41
Exam Focus: depth studies
This book is supported by online Teaching and Learning resources powered by Dynamic Learning. These provide extensive ICT-based activities for all key topics which will help refine students' historical thinking and focus their revision.


Achieve your best with this motivating revision guide packed with tips and opportunities to practise for the exam.

This guide meets the core requirements of the latest OCR specification. Written by expert author Ben Walsh, it not only includes helpful analysis, primary/secondary sources and review materials but also fosters active and effective revision to help you reach your highest potential.

- Review all the key content of the OCR course with just the right amount of detail.
- Keep on track with exam requirements with exam tips throughout.
- Complete tasks which enhance your understanding and revision methods.


Contents:

PAPER 1: CORE CONTENT: ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 1919-2005
The Inter-War Years, 1919-1939
Chapter 1: Were the peace treaties of 1919-1923 fair?
Chapter 2: To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
Chapter 3: Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
The Cold War, 1945-1975
Chapter 4: Who was to blame for the Cold War?
Chapter 5: Who won the Cuban missile crisis?
Chapter 6: Why did the USA fail in Vietnam?

PAPER 2: STUDIES IN DEPTH
Chapter 7: Germany, 1918-1945
Chapter 8: Russia, 1905-1941
Chapter 9: The USA, 1919-1941
Chapter 10: The causes and events of the First World War, 1890-1918
Chapter 11: The USA, 1945-1975: land of freedom?

PAPER 3: BRITISH DEPTH STUDIES
Chapter 12: How was British society changed, 1890-1918
Chapter 13: How far did British society change, 1939-1975?


A photocopiable reprint of Chapter 3 (British Depth Study 1906-1918) only, from the second edition of Ben Walsh's "GCSE Modern World History" for schools wishing to extend the life of their existing class sets. This chapter fully covers the revised GCSE specifications, and may be photocopied for use within the school/college purchasing it.


Essential Modern World History

by Ben Walsh

Published 28 February 2003

This is a full-colour core text for GCSE Modern World History. It is intended for all boards setting GCSE Modern World History syllabuses. The series aims to provide clear coverage of the major GCSE and S Grade syllabuses. This is the first book in the series. It offers: an interesting narrative supported by clear sources which offer pupils a straightforward and focused explanation of the core content; carefully chosen tasks which familiarize pupils with the content and develop their evaluative skills; and extended investigations which are designed to hone pupils' skills in historical analysis. In addition to its in-depth study of the core areas of content, the book also: tackles option topics such as the First World War in sufficient depth to make separate purchase of new topic books unnecessary; supports coursework and independent learning both through the core text and the related teacher's resource book; and provides support for exam revision in a related revision guide from the same author.

Provide complete support for your GCSE Modern World History candidates with best-selling books and digital resources from an author you can really trust. This is the Teacher's Book to support the OCR specific edition of the best selling textbook for GCSE Modern World History.
About the Student's Book: It comprehensively covers the OCR specication and provides a winning combination that will meet the needs of all students: - brings the period to life and summarises complicated history clearly without being simplistic - Focus Tasks which steadily deepen students' understanding of the content (exactly targeting each Focus Point of the OCR specification) while progressively building their history skills - original and relevant source material - written and visual - all of which is used for historical investigation not just for illustration - state-of-the-art ICT support in the form of a Dynamic Learning network CD-ROM from an author who leads the field in developing the use of ICT to help refine students historical thinking - authoritative interpretation of the OCR specification by an experienced trainer and teacher In its first and second editions this book has provided students with what they need to achieve top grades; and provided teachers with what they need to teach a rewarding and worthwhile course. A winning combination - don't settle for less.
About this Teacher's Book - Authoritative advice on the teaching and assessment demands of the OCR specification - Clear summaries of the learning pathways available using print based or digital based approaches to learning - Detailed step-by-step notes on how to use each element of the Student's Book - Worksheets to support every Focus Task in the Student's Book - Help Zones for worksheets help get weaker students started with the Focus Task - Sample assessment material and clear exam advice for students - Guidance on where to find further online resources for each topic. These have been carefully sifted and assessed for usefulness by the author - Worksheets are available as PDFs on CD to be used on whiteboard or loaded to a school network

Provide complete support for your GCSE Modern World History candidates with best-selling books and digital resources from an author you can really trust. This is the Teacher's Book to support the Edexcel specific edition of the best selling textbook for GCSE Modern World History.
About the Student's Book: It comprehensively covers the Edexcel specification and provides a winning combination that will meet the needs of all students: - brings the period to life and summarises complicated history clearly without being simplistic - Focus Tasks which steadily deepen students' understanding of the content (exactly targeting each aspect of the Edexcel specification) while progressively building their history skills - original and relevant source material - written and visual - all of which is used for historical investigation not just for illustration - state-of-the-art ICT support in the form of a Dynamic Learning network CD ROM from an author who leads the field in developing the use of ICT to help refine students historical thinking - authoritative interpretation of the Edexcel specification by experienced trainers and teachers In its first and second editions this book has provided students with what they need to achieve top grades; and provided teachers with what they need to teach a rewarding and worthwhile course. A winning combination - don't settle for less.
About this Teacher's Book - Authoritative advice on the teaching and assessment demands of the Edexcel specification - Clear summaries of the learning pathways available using print based or digital based approaches to learning - Detailed step-by-step notes on how to use each element of the Student's Book - Worksheets to support every Focus Task in the Student's Book - Help Zones for worksheets help get weaker students started with the Focus Task - Sample assessment material and clear exam advice for students - Guidance on where to find further online resources for each topic. These have been carefully sifted and assessed for usefulness by the author - Worksheets are available as PDFs on CD to be used on whiteboard or loaded to a school network