Oxford AQA History for A Level: The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000
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Retaining well-loved features from the previous editions, The Crisis of The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000 has been approved by AQA and matched to the new 2015 specification. This textbook explores in-depth a period of the practice and demise of Soviet communism. It focuses on key ideas such as de-Stalinisation, 'people power', leadership and legitimacy, and covers events and developments with precision. Students can further develop vital skills such as historical interpretations and source analyses via specially selected sources and extracts. Practice questions and study tips provide additional support to help familiarise students with the new exam style questions, and help them achieve their best in the exam.
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THE THESIS
This textbook investigates the internal mechanisms, leadership transitions, and eventual collapse of the Soviet Union between 1953 and 2000. Author Rob Bircher provides a structured historical analysis tailored to the AQA A-Level curriculum, utilizing a framework that balances political theory with chronological events. The text examines the shift from Stalinist orthodoxy to the eventual dissolution of the Soviet empire, focusing on the interplay between state legitimacy and popular movements.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of de-Stalinisation and its impact on Soviet governance.
- Examination of leadership dynamics and the crisis of legitimacy within the Communist Party.
- Primary source extracts and historical interpretations designed for student analysis.
- Practice questions and exam-style study tips aligned with the 2015 AQA specification.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and students frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for AQA A-Level history candidates. Experts note that the prose is structured specifically for academic assessment, providing the necessary density for exam preparation while maintaining clarity on complex political developments.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-10:
0198354657
ISBN-13:
9780198354659
History
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Communism
Education
Soviet Union
European History
Russia
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