USA and The World 1945-1989 2nd Edition

A new, revised 2nd edition of the text for Leaving Certificate History covering Later Modern European History, Topic 6 for Ordinary & Higher Level.

• Full-colour with lots of illustrations and photographs
• Student friendly and exam focused
• Each chapter is specifically written and designed with the Leaving Certificate exam in mind:
  • Key questions focus on main themes
  • Follow-up questions throughout encourage analysis
  • End-of-chapter reviews include relevant Ordinary Level questions and Higher Level essays
• Covers Post-War American history from three perspectives:
  • Politics and Administration
  • Society and Economy
  • Culture, Science and Religion

• Special emphasis is put on the three case studies and their historical context
• Key personalities are dealt with in an accessible manner, as they are particularly important at Ordinary Level
• Includes helpful timelines and glossaries of key terms.