Cambridge International AS Level History 3rd Edition

This third edition of the Cambridge International AS Level History series brings historical study to life with comprehensive and accessible coverage of the AS Level History syllabus, written by our expert authors. The series supports both students and teachers, offering an in-depth exploration of history with a skills-based approach. Engaging activities, source work, and practice questions help students develop and apply historical skills effectively. The accompanying endorsed Teacher`s Resource enhances lesson planning with a focus on differentiation and language support and essay skills, providing valuable support to educators.

This coursebook supports students as they explore and analyse European history. This third edition offers a variety of activities, including source work and practice questions, to help students build a deep understanding of key historical concepts and develop essential skills. Activities throughout each chapter encourage independent learning, while opportunities for reflection foster metacognitive thinking. This edition brings modern European history to life, with engaging features designed to spark discussions and deepen understanding.

Features

• Each chapter begins with a detailed timeline that helps students understand the chronological order of significant events. This aids in developing a clear contextual framework for the period studied.
• Varied activities, including individual, pair, group, and class tasks. These are scaffolded to provide step-by-step support, gradually increasing in complexity to develop higher order thinking skills like analysis and inference.
• Students practise source analysis through a mix of cartoons, photos, and texts. This practice is designed to enhance students' ability to critically evaluate historical evidence.
• Clear definitions of key subject-specific terminology are provided, supporting students in understanding and using historical language accurately.
• Short descriptions of important historical figures highlight their principal achievements.
• Reflection activities direct students to assess their approach to tasks, fostering metacognitive thinking. These encourage students to consider not just what they did well or poorly, but why and how they can improve.
• Self-evaluation checklists at the end of each unit, allow students to rate their confidence understanding the content. This new feature helps students identify areas for further study and revision.
• 'Practice questions' and 'Improve Your Answer' features challenge students to apply their knowledge and refine their responses.

CONTENTS

• How to use this series
• How to use this book
• Getting started with Cambridge International AS Level History
• Chapter 1: France, 1774- 1814
• Introduction
• 1.1 What were the causes and immediate consequences of the 1789 revolution?
• 1.2 How and why did France become a republic by 1792?
• 1.3 How well was France governed in the period 1793-99?
• 1.4 What caused the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte?
• Chapter 2: Liberalism and nationalism in Germany, 1815-71
• Introduction
• 2.1 What were the causes of the revolutions of 1848?
• 2.2 What happened during the 1848?49 revolutions and what were their consequences?
• 2.3 Why was Bismarck appointed as Minister-President and what were his aims in the period up to 1866?
• 2.4 How and why was German unification achieved by 1871?
• Chapter 3: Russia from autocracy to revolution, 1855-1924
• Introduction
• 3.1 What challenges faced the Tsarist regime in between 1855 and 1894?
• 3.2 What were the causes and outcomes of the 1905 Revolution up to 1914?
• 3.3 How and why did the Bolsheviks seize power in October 1917?
• 3.4 How were the Bolsheviks able to consolidate their power up to 1924?
• Chapter 4: Preparing for assessment
• Introduction
• 4.1 Overview of assessment and assessment objectives
• 4.2 Understanding what a question is asking you to do
• 4.3 Revision techniques
• 4.4 Assessment preparation
• 4.5 A final note
• Glossary
• Acknowledgements