Description

Pearson Baccalaureate History: Authoritarian States 2nd edition is a revised version of the bestselling

1st edition, written by leading IB practitioners to specifically match the International Baccalaureate

2015 History curriculum. This book comprehensively covers the revised Authoritarian States topic,

with specific focus on comparisons between leaders.

The new edition covers five leaders in depth, from each region – Castro, Stalin, Mao, Mussolini and

Nasser – and includes foreign policy, as well education and social policy, as outlined by the

curriculum. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you will need to answer essay

questions on Paper Two and document-based questions on Paper One, as well as covering crossover

content with Paper Three. The book is also accompanied by an enhanced eBook containing worksheets,

quizzes to test knowledge and examination skills, and enlarged source material.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Topics and exam tips
• Fidel Castro and Cuba (Americas)
• Joseph Stalin and Russia (Europe)
• Mao Zedong and China (Asia)
• Benito Mussolini and Italy (Europe)
• Gamal Abdel Nasser and Egypt (Africa)
• Comparisons
• Theory of Knowledge
• Further reading
• Glossary
• Index