OCR GCSE Modern World History 3rd Edition

– 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 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

– associated Teacher’s Resource Book and OCR 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

– What is the significance of the Iraq War?

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

SECTION 3 – OCR PAPER 2 BRITISH DEPTH STUDIES

– How was British society changed, 1890-1918?

– How far did British society change, 1939-75?