Author: Justin Briggs

Published: 2005

Publisher: Nelson Cengage Learning

Format: Paperback

Pages: 160

Suitable: Secondary History

Description:

This text is written to address the issues arising from the Cold War and the historical period of 1945-1991. Major issues and personalities are addressed, within the requirements of the New South Wales Stage 6 Modern History syllabus, including an extended section on Mikhail Gorbachev for those students studying him in the new personality section of the syllabus.

Questions at the end of each chapter to help with revision

• Extensive variety of primary and secondary source material to develop analytical and interpretive skills
• Broad range of documents and case studies to stimulate students' empathy and develop their understanding of the topic
• Timelines, terms and concepts, and summaries included in each chapter to help consolidate learning