Nelson Modern History: World War I Student Book with 4 Access Codes

World War I is a topic book tailored specifically to the new Modern History syllabus for NSW Year 11 students. Written by experienced author and teacher Ken Webb, the book provides in-depth coverage of World War I as a factor shaping the modern world and addresses the key content, skills and assessment practices of Modern History.

Features

• Clear alignment with the new Stage 6 NSW Modern History syllabus.
• Relevant visual and text primary source extracts with accompanying activities.
• Incorporation of classic and recent historical interpretations with questions.
• Frequent content consolidation tasks, chapter summaries and end-of-chapter review activities based on history skills and assessment requirements.
• Historically accurate maps and relevant images, including photographs and artworks.
• Biographical studies, information boxes, diagrams, timelines and glossaries to support student understanding of the topic.
• Suggested further readings and weblinks.

Contents

1. Origins of World War I
2. The Outbreak of War
3. War, Change, and the Experiences of Soldiers
4. Key Battles: Verdun, The Somme and Passchendaele
5. War on the Home Fronts
6. Allied Victory
7. Legacies of World War

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