GCSE Modern World History for Edexcel is designed to meet the needs of the Edexcel Modern World History specification. Each title in the series covers a popular combination of an outline and depth study - allowing for depth and skills progression throughout the course.Written by senior examiners, the series has been developed to enable students to achieve the highest possible grades through: - outlining key lines of enquiry - full coverage of the content requirements of the specification - model answers - exam-style questions and exam tips to aid exam preparation - dedicated support with assessment - with differing approaches to the outline and depth study appropriate to their different needs - a variety of activities to motivate all students. This book combines all the in-depth knowledge and exam advice needed for The Rise and Fall of the Communist State: The Soviet Union 1928-1991 outline study with a skills-centered, source-based approach for The Russian Revolution 1910-1924 depth study. This combination is designed to help students access the higher grades while giving a coherent, stimulating pathway throughout the course.