History SL&HL Authoritarian States: China (1911–76)

This guide for IB History Standard and Higher Level students explores Mao’s China as an example of a twentieth century authoritarian state. It describes the events and context that culminated in the formation of the CCP, Mao becoming chairman in 1935, and proclamation of the PRC in 1949. The guide then sets out the aims and results of the the CCP’s social and economic policies up to Mao’s death in 1976.

No. of pages:80
ISBN:9781913433451
Publication date:11 Dec 2023

Valid for Diploma students taking exams up to November 2027

Original price was: £14.00.Current price is: £12.25.

This guide contains:

  • Clearly organised key-point summaries and timelines to facilitate understanding of important historical events to use in analysis.
  • Examples of differing historical perspectives to challenge critical thinking skills.
  • Definitions of need-to-know terms and a ‘who’s who’ of significant individuals over the period.
  • Advice on how to approach essay questions.
  • Exam-style practice questions with commentary and sample answers.

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