From Autocracy to Communism 1894-1941
Access to History Series
By Michael Lynch
September 2008
Hodder Education
Distrubuted by Trans-Atlantic Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9780340965900
290 pages, Illustrated
$33.50 Paper Original
Summary:
The Access to History series is the
most popular and trusted series for AS and A level history students. The
new editions combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new
design and features that allow all students access to the content and study
skills needed to achieve exam success. This title draws on content from the
bestselling titles 'Reaction and Revolution: Russia 1894–1924' and
'Bolshevik and Stalinist Russia 1918–56'. It has been completely revised
and updated to match the 2008 OCR AS specification and is now focused on
the period from 1894–1941.
It begins with the situation in Russia under Tsar Nicholas II and then goes on to examine the causes and effects of the 1905 and 1917 revolutions, the Bolshevik struggle to gain power, and the eventual rise of Stalin. The political, economic and social developments through this period and the effects of these are explored and analysed throughout. Throughout the book key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips written by an examiner for the OCR specification provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.
- Revised edition for the requirements of the 2008 OCR AS specifications
- Study guides written by examiners contain exercises and advice on tackling differentiated exam questions for AS Level.
- Contains the latest historical interpretations of themes and issues.
- Features include: points to consider, key issues and key dates.
- Features such as key definitions and questions to aid learning.
- More support with assessment and exam skills.
- Designed to allow greater accessibility to a wide range of AS students.
Modern History Lecturer Leicester University; Best-selling Access To History author.
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