A textbook for GCSE modern world history students. The core content of the major GCSE specifications in this subject is covered through explanation and carefully-selected course material. The most popular options or depth studies from each specification are covered in detail. There are questions, activities and "focus tasks" throughout to: deepen understanding of the content; develop evaluative and investigative skills; help students become more independent learners; and support examination preparation. This second edition is fully revised to meet the requirements of the revised specifications - for example the inclusion of a British depth study 1906-1918 for the OCR Modern World History specification. It extends coverage of the core content for each exam group - for example the addition of a unit on the USA 1941-1980 for the Edexcel specification. It also incorporates developments in the study and teaching of history that have taken place since the publication of the first edition.

Table of Contents

The causes of the First World War Britain and the First World War - 1914-1918 British depth study 1906-1918 the peace treaties after the First World War Russia and the USSR 1905-1941 Germany 1918-1945 the USA 1919-1941 the League of Nations causes of the Second World War the world at war 1939-1945 the beginnings of the Cold War - 1945-1948 the Cold War 1950-1973 the USA 1941-1980 Eastern Europe, detente and the end of the Cold War, 1948-1968.

About the Author

Ben Walsh is a GCSE Assistant Examiner for OCR Modern World History, teaches AQA Modern World History at Stafford College and does regular INSET for all aspects of the teaching of Modern World History and the use of ICT in history teaching. He is a nationally recognised expert in the use of ICT in history.