Oxford AQA History: A Level and AS Component 2: The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000
Author | : Rob Bircher |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press - Children |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2015-11-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198363880 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198363885 |
Rating | : 4/5 (885 Downloads) |
Download or read book Oxford AQA History: A Level and AS Component 2: The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000 written by Rob Bircher and published by Oxford University Press - Children. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retaining well-loved features from the previous editions, The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000 has been approved by AQA and matched to the new 2015 specification. This textbook explores in-depth a period of the practice and demise of Soviet communism. It focuses on key ideas such as de-Stalinisation, 'people power', leadership and legitimacy, 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 familiarise students with the new exam style questions, and help them achieve their best in the exam.