Pearson Baccalaureate History: Authoritarian States 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. This book comprehensively covers the revised Authoritarian States topic,

with specific focus on comparisons between leaders.

The new edition covers five leaders in depth, from each region - Castro, Stalin, Mao, Mussolini and

Nasser - and includes foreign policy, as well education and social policy, as outlined by the

curriculum. 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, as well as covering crossover

content with Paper Three. The book is also accompanied by an enhanced eBook containing worksheets,

quizzes to test knowledge and examination skills, and enlarged source material.

Authoritarian States includes the following features:

a clear overview and analysis of key events

practice in analysing source material, including photographs, cartoons, letters, speeches, and other

documents

support throughout for new curriculum features, including key concepts and international

mindedness

in-depth coverage of leaders, with the addition of foreign policy and comparative analysis

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

an updated Theory of Knowledge section, matching the latest syllabus, and questions throughout to

help with wider research and discussion.

Other titles in the Pearson Baccalaureate series include:

History: Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars

History: The Cold War

History: The Move to Global War

Theory of Knowledge