Publisher's Synopsis
Pearson Baccalaureate History: Causes and effects of 20th century wars 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. With a new emphasis on cross-regional wars, this book
comprehensively covers the revised Causes of wars topic. 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. This book also includes an enhanced eBook containing further worksheets, quizzes to test
knowledge and examination skills, and enlarged source material.
The Causes of wars includes the following:
● a clear overview and analysis of key events
● practise in analyzing source material, including photographs, cartoons, letters, speeches and other
documents
● support throughout for new curriculum features, including key concepts and international
mindedness
● approaches to learning highlighted in each activity throughout the book
● focus on the examination requirements, with 'Hints for success' throughout, as well as quizzes on the
eBook
● support with tackling essay-writing, including essay frames
● updated Theory of Knowledge section and questions throughout to help with wider research and
discussion.
Other titles in the Pearson Baccalaureate series include:
History The Cold War
History Authoritarian states
History Paper 1 The move to global war
Theory of Knowledge
