Access to History for the IB Diploma: Authoritarian rule (from 1750CE onwards) (NYP March 2026))

Access to History for the IB Diploma: Authoritarian Rule (from 1750 CE onwards)

Fully updated for first assessment in 2028

Access to History for the IB Diploma: Authoritarian Rule (from 1750 CE onwards) delivers authoritative, engaging, and curriculum-aligned coverage of one of the IB History course’s key thematic studies. Revised for the new IB DP History curriculum (first teaching 2026), this edition provides students with the deep historical understanding, conceptual clarity, and analytical skills needed to explore the rise, consolidation, and impact of authoritarian governments across different regions and periods.

Written by leading historians and IB experts, this resource supports teachers and learners with clear narrative explanations, diverse case studies, and a structured approach that reflects the latest DP History assessment requirements.

Key Features

In-depth coverage of global authoritarianism

This book examines authoritarian systems from the mid-18th century to the present, helping students understand how rulers gain power, maintain control, and shape societies through political, economic, social, and ideological mechanisms. A wide range of examples from different regions allows for meaningful comparison and thematic analysis.

Aligned with the 2026 IB History curriculum updates

Fully mapped to the IB’s revised thematic model, this title supports the conceptual and inquiry-based approach central to the new DP History framework. It builds student understanding of:

• Cause and consequence

• Continuity and change

• Perspectives

• Significance

These four key concepts are embedded throughout the text, supporting higher-level thinking required for Papers 1, 2, 3, and the Internal Assessment.

Clear, authoritative narrative

Students benefit from accessible yet academically rigorous explanations that break down complex historical developments—from political revolutions and ideological shifts to state-building, repression, and resistance.

Source analysis and skills development

The book includes a broad selection of primary and secondary sources to support historical inquiry. Skills-based activities develop:

• Critical source evaluation

• Argument construction

• Comparative analysis

• Question formulation

• Evidence synthesis

These are essential competencies for success in the IB History assessments.

Integrated Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Approaches to Learning (ATL)

TOK questions encourage students to engage with historical interpretation and the nature of evidence, while ATL tasks strengthen research, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

Focused exam preparation for 2028 and beyond

Students prepare confidently for assessments with:

• Exam-style practice questions

• Model student responses

• Revision summaries

• Study skills support aligned with the new markschemes and assessment objectives

Why This Book Is Ideal for IB DP History

• Fully aligned with the updated 2026–2028 IB History curriculum

• Supports the Authoritarian Rule thematic study for Paper 2

• Builds transferable skills for HL and SL students

• Offers a balanced global perspective

• Suitable for classroom use, flipped learning, and independent study

This title equips students with the depth of knowledge and analytical sophistication needed to understand how authoritarian rulers influence political systems, shape national identity, and impact societies across centuries.

A Trusted Resource for IB History Classrooms Worldwide

Access to History for the IB Diploma: Authoritarian Rule (from 1750 CE onwards) remains a benchmark for high-quality IB History teaching and learning. With its updated structure, conceptual focus, and exam-ready support, it is an essential resource for any school offering the IB Diploma Programme.