Product Description

The new editions of Access to History 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.



The Second Edition of this popular title has been revised to reflect the needs of the current specifications. The book starts by examining the crucial events of 1944-7, which led to the break down of the Second World War alliance between the 'Big Three' and the onset of the Cold War. It shows how the Cold War shaped post-war Europe through the creation of two great military and economic blocs. Key events such as the Berlin bockade of 1948-9, the Hungarian revolt of 1956, the second Berlin crisis of 1958-61 and collapse of Communism from 1989-91. In this new edition additional material on détente has been added.

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 for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #46084 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 197 pages

About the Author
David Williamson is an experienced A Level History teacher and author.

Customer Reviews

Very useful!
As a teacher of history I have found this book to be a very useful compliment to the OCR History A2 Course. It provides a worthy overview of the main aspects of the course on Stalin and the Development of the Cold War. The book also includes key documents/sources and structured questions to each topic. Very user friendly with summary diagrams. Thank you!

Doh!!
This is a poor introduction to a complex subject and only gets a second star because it might be useful in explaining the matter to toddlers!

Mmmm
Williamson provides a basic, general introduction to the main facts of the Cold War, but there is a definite American bias, not only in respect of US relations with the Soviet Union, but also with the western European nations - America saved the world idea! For a much, much better (and fuller) introduction to the subject, read William Keylor's books. He is a Harvard professor, but takes a very neutral but informative approach. His books are also very easy to read.