Pearson History for the IB Diploma Programme Paper 2 Conflict from 750 CE bundle (Book + eBook) (NYP Due April 2026)

Pearson History for the IB Diploma Programme – Paper 2: Conflict from 750 CE

Print Book + 2-Year eBook Access | Fully Aligned to the 2026 IB DP History Subject Guide (First Assessment 2028)

Support your IB History students with a complete, authoritative, and curriculum-aligned resource for the updated 2026 IB Diploma Programme. Pearson History for the IB Diploma Programme – Paper 2: Conflict from 750 CE delivers full coverage of the revamped Paper 2 thematic study, providing clear structure, conceptual depth, and rigorous skill-building to prepare students for examination success.

Co-published with the International Baccalaureate, this title ensures perfect alignment to the revised themes, inquiry contexts, and assessment expectations—ideal for both classroom instruction and independent study.

Included with Your Purchase

• Print Student Book

• 2-Year Access to the Pearson Interactive eBook, featuring embedded activities, enhanced navigation, and digital learning tools to support blended and remote environments.

Thematic Study Alignment: Conflict from 750 CE – Thematic Study 1

This edition reflects the full scope of Thematic Study 1: Conflict from 750 CE, including major global conflicts and independence movements such as:

• The First World War

• The Second World War

• The Chinese Civil War

• The Russian Civil War

• The Vietnam War

• Revolutions and Independence Movements

Students explore causes, leadership, strategy, mobilization, societal impact, and outcomes, developing a strong comparative and thematic understanding of conflict across time and place.

Complete Coverage of Paper 2: Conflict from 750 CE

Content is matched precisely to the 2026 IB History Subject Guide, ensuring seamless integration into unit planning. Students examine patterns of conflict, shifting power structures, global interactions, and the long-term consequences of warfare.

Conceptual Focus Throughout the Text

Learners engage deeply with the IB’s four historical concepts:

• Cause and Consequence

• Continuity and Change

• Perspectives

• Significance

Concept boxes and inquiry prompts guide students in forming sophisticated, concept-driven arguments essential for Paper 2 essays.

Structured Support for Analytical and Writing Skills

Students build the skills required for high-level Paper 2 responses, including:

• Comparing conflicts across eras and regions

• Identifying global patterns and thematic links

• Evaluating causes, leadership decisions, and outcomes

• Constructing analytical arguments using precise historical evidence

These skills directly prepare learners for the new Paper 2 short-response and essay-response formats.

Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skill Development

Integrated ATL tasks promote:

• Critical and comparative thinking

• Historical research and inquiry

• Clear and effective communication

• Collaboration and peer discussion

• Self-management and reflection

These skills enhance overall performance across the IB Diploma Programme.

Checkpoints to Reinforce Understanding

Frequent short questions encourage knowledge consolidation, helping students confirm understanding before advancing into more complex thematic inquiry.

Realistic Exam Practice for Paper 2

Students gain confidence through exam-style questions modeled on the new 2026 assessment structure. Practice activities emphasize thematic essays, synthesis of case studies, and application of historical concepts.

Why Choose the Pearson IB History Series?

• Co-published with the IB for guaranteed accuracy

• Paper-specific titles for targeted learning

• Fully aligned to the 2026 curriculum framework

• Strong conceptual and skills-based approach

• Ideal for both SL and HL students

• Perfect for schools transitioning to the updated DP History Subject Guide

Who Is This Resource For?

• IB DP History students (SL & HL) studying Conflict from 750 CE

• Teachers seeking a curriculum-matched, easy-to-use Paper 2 resource

• Schools adopting the 2026 IB History Subject Guide

• Students preparing for first assessment in 2028