Provides comprehensive coverage of the Authoritarian and Single Party States topic, with a clear overview and detailed analysis of key leaders and events. * Uses thematic approaches, comparative studies and cross-regional perspectives. * Explains methods of historical research and writing. * Includes timelines, document-based activities, essay practice and sample answers. * Focuses on the examination requirements, with tips and hints throughout. * Enables practical coverage of TOK in the History classroom. * Fully illustrated in colour.