United States 1917-2008: (and Civil Rights 1865-1992)
Author(s): Derrick Murphy
This new title offers comprehensive coverage for the new 2008 specifications, from the First World War to George W Bush. Includes historical interpretations, document source questions, explanation of difficult words and concepts, a study skills section for exam preparation and a companion website with visuals to support learning. Contents: Study and examination skills 1 The United States 1917--2008: A synoptic overview 2 Boom and Bust: the United States, 1917--1933 3 FDR and the New Deal, 1933--1945 4 US foreign policy, 1917--1945 5 The USA and the Cold War in Europe, 1945--1991 6 The USA and the Cold War in Asia, 1945--1973 7 Civil Rights, 1865--1992 8 US domestic history, 1945--1969 9 From Nixon to George W. Bush, 1969--2008 Index
Product Information
Coverage from the First World War to George W Bush for the new 2008 specification for AS and A2 History
Derrick Murphy is former Deputy Principal and worked for QCA accrediting the new specifications for 2008. He is a former Chair of the NEAB History Committee and GCE A Level Chief Examiner and currently a councillor for the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. He has written on over forty titles for Collins.
General Fields
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- : HarperCollins Publishers
- : Collins Educational
- : 0.852
- : April 2008
- : 265mm X 192mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Derrick Murphy
- : Paperback
- : 973.91
- : 360
- : American history: from c 1900 -; Civil rights & citizenship