Oxford AQA History for A Level: The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000

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Retaining all the well-loved features, this book is now matched to the new AQA specification and covers 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.Approved by AQA and tailored to the latest specification, The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000 helps students understand a period of the practice and demise of Soviet communism. It explores: - de-Stalinisation - 'people power' - leadership - legitimacy Events and developments are covered with precision. Focus on skills building and exam practice Key features are: - Source-Based Learning. Includes a wide range of sources and extracts to develop vital skills in historical interpretation and source analysis - Exam Practice. Features exam-style questions and study tips to help students prepare and perform Perfect for any student studying AQA AS or A Level History, this book helps students achieve success in The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000.