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Trusted expert support developed by Sally Waller for the new 2015 AQA specification

Oxford AQA History for A Level

Trusted expert support developed by Sally Waller for the new 2015 AQA specification

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Draft contents lists:
12 Depth Studies

Draft contents lists:
8 Breadth Studies

Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917-1953

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This textbook explores in depth the practice of communism in Russia. It focuses on key ideas such as Marxism, Leninism and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship, 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.

The British Empire c1857-1967

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in the British Empire during this period through key questions such as what influenced imperial policy, how did indigenous peoples respond to British rule, and how did the Empire influence British attitudes and culture? Its aim is to enable you to understand and make connections between the six thematic questions covered in the specification.

The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and 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.

The Transformation of China 1936-1997

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and explores in depth the reasons for and the maintenance of communist rule in China, and the transformation of China into a modern state. It focuses on key ideas such as Maoism, mass mobilisation, economic control and ideological change, and covers events and developments with precision.

The Cold War c1945-1991

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Retaining all the well-loved features, this book has now been approved by AQA and is matched to the new AQA specification, covering AS and A Level content together. With a strong focus on history skills, exam practice and specially selected sources and extracts, this book covers the period in depth, to help students understand key ideas, events and developments.

The Tudors: England 1485-1603

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This textbook has been approved by AQA covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in this period of English history through key questions such as how effectively did the Tudors develop the powers of the monarchy, and how did English society and economy change. Its aim is to enable you to understand and make connections between the six key themes covered in the specification.

The American Dream: Reality and Illusion 1945-1980

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and covers in depth the challenges faced by the USA at home and abroad as it emerged from the Second World War as a superpower. It focuses on key concepts such as American identity, anti-communism and ethnic identities, and covers events and developments with precision.

The Making of a Superpower: USA 1865-1975

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in this period of American history through key questions such as how did the role of the USA in world affairs change, and how united was the USA during this period? Its aim is to enable you to understand and make connections between the six key thematic questions covered in the specification

Industrialisation and the People: Britain c1738-1885

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in this period of British history. Its aim is to enable you to understand and make connections between the six key thematic questions covered in the specification including: how was Britain governed, what pressures did governments face, how did the economy change, and how did society and social policy develop?

The Making of Modern Britain 1951-2007

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and explores in depth the key political, economic, social and international changes which helped to mould Britain in the second half of the twentieth century. It focuses on key concepts such as government and opposition, class and cultural change, and covers events and developments with precision.

The Quest for Political Stability: Germany 1871-1991

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This textbook has been approved by AQA covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in the period of German history through key questions such as how was Germany governed, what was the extent extent of social and cultural change, and how effective was opposition? Its aim is to enable you to understand and make connections between the six key thematic questions covered in the specification.

International Relations and Global Conflict c1890-1941

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This textbook explores in depth a period in which political ambitions and rivalries between nations plunged the world into major wars. It focuses on key ideas such as nationalism, militarism, and the balance of power, and covers events and developments with precision.

Religious Conflict and the Church in England c1529-c1570

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and covers in depth a period of major change in the English Church and government, and the issues which led England to break with Rome. It focuses on key concepts such as humanism, Protestantism and the relationship between Church and state, and covers events and developments with precision.

Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and explores in depth a period of German history during which a newly developed democratic form of government gave way to a dictatorial Nazi regime. It focuses on key ideas such as nationalism, radicalism, anti-Semitism and Social Darwinism, and covers events and developments with precision

Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in this period of Russian history through key themes such as how Russia was governed, the extent of social change, and how important were ideologies.

Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy 1603-1702

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This textbook has been approved by AQA and covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in this period of British history through key themes such as how far did the monarchy change during Stuart Britain, why were there disputes over religion, how effective was opposition, and how important were ideologies and individuals.

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