An in-depth examination of the causes of the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. An excellent review source for the IB history examination or for the historical researcher. Comprehensive and packed with IB-related thought provoking questions and material. Dr. Juan R. Cespedes' scholarly perspective engages the reader with details of the cultural, economic, social, and political life under communism. A sampling of the subject matter covered is "The Decline and Disintegration of the Soviet Union," "Achievements at Home and Abroad," "Outlook for Brezhnev," "Incursion...

A definitive and comprehensive examination on the origins, causes, practices and effects of warfare. An excellent review source for the IB history examination or for those interested in historical research. Dr. Juan R. Cespedes analyzes the roots of human conflict since the dawn of time. Packed with IB-related thought provoking questions and material. Author of "Collapse of the Soviet Empire," Dr. Cespedes again delivers a scholarly work which engages the reader by breaking a complex topic into smaller parts in order to gain a better understanding of it. A sampling of the subject matter...

IB History Exam Study Guide by Dr. Juan R. Cespedes, Ph.D. A comprehensive study guide for students preparing for the IB examination, extensively covering material on papers 1, 2, & 3. Also an excellent review source for any student of contemporary history (years 1848-2008). Examines the root causes of events leading to the history of the 20th century, as well as thought provoking material necessary for the critical thinking aspects found in IB examinations. Dr. Juan R. Cespedes' scholarly perspective is concise and covers the following topics: "Communism in Crisis: 1976-1991," "Causes,...