Pearson History for the IB Diploma Programme Paper 2 Authoritarian Rule (from 1750 CE onwards) bundle (Book + eBook)(NYP Due June 2026)

Pearson History for the IB Diploma Programme – Paper 2: Authoritarian Rule (from 1750 CE onwards)

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

Equip your IB History students with a complete, authoritative resource fully aligned to the updated 2026 IB Diploma History curriculum. Pearson History for the IB Diploma Programme – Paper 2: Authoritarian Rule (from 1750 CE onwards) offers in-depth thematic coverage, guiding learners to understand the origins, consolidation, and impact of authoritarian rule across global contexts.

Co-published with the International Baccalaureate, this volume reflects the exact content, concepts, and assessment expectations of the revised Paper 2 model—making it an essential companion for both teaching and exam preparation at SL and HL levels.

Included with Your Purchase

• Print Student Book

• 2-Year Access to the Pearson Interactive eBook, featuring digital activities, enriched navigation tools, multimedia enhancements, and support for blended and remote learning environments.

Thematic Study Alignment: Authoritarian Rule from 1750 CE – Focused Study 3

This edition provides comprehensive support for Thematic Study 3: Authoritarian Rule, examining key leaders, regimes, and political systems, including:

• Mao Zedong & Deng Xiaoping (China)

• Vladimir Lenin & Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union)

• Fidel Castro (Cuba)

• Gamal Abdel Nasser (Egypt)

• Imperial Rule in Namibia

• Dutch East Indies under Sukarno (Indonesia)

Students explore the factors that gave rise to authoritarian governments, methods of consolidation and control, ideological motivations, treatment of opposition, economic and social transformation, and long-term historical significance.

Comprehensive Coverage of the Paper 2 Thematic Study

This resource provides structured, curriculum-matched examination of authoritarian rule from 1750 CE onward. Students analyze:

• Causes and conditions enabling authoritarian leaders

• Political, social, and economic consolidation methods

• Ideology, propaganda, repression, military influence, and leadership style

• Domestic and global impacts of authoritarian systems

Every topic aligns directly with the 2026 IB History Subject Guide.

Conceptual Focus for Deeper Historical Understanding

Concept boxes throughout the text reinforce continuous engagement with the IB’s four key historical concepts:

• Cause and Consequence

• Continuity and Change

• Perspectives

• Significance

Students learn to build concept-driven interpretations and analytical arguments essential for Paper 2 essays.

Structured Support for Analytical Writing and Argumentation

Students receive guided practice in:

• Comparing authoritarian regimes across regions and eras

• Evaluating leadership strategies, ideological motivations, and policy outcomes

• Synthesizing historical examples to form thematic arguments

• Using evidence effectively to meet IB Paper 2 criteria

This scaffolded approach prepares students for both Section A (conceptual analysis) and Section B (essay responses).

Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skill Development

Integrated ATL activities strengthen IB core skills, including:

• Critical and comparative thinking

• Research and source evaluation

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Collaboration and peer dialogue

• Self-management and reflective learning

These skills enhance performance across the entire Diploma Programme.

Checkpoints to Support Understanding and Retention

Short, embedded checkpoints help students consolidate new ideas, verify comprehension, and prepare for more advanced comparative inquiry.

Realistic Exam Practice for Paper 2

Exam-style questions mirror the 2026 Paper 2 assessment format, helping students gain confidence with:

• Thematic essay planning

• Conceptual analysis

• Application of historical evidence across multiple case studies

• Comparative evaluation of authoritarian regimes

Why Choose the Pearson IB History Series?

• Co-published with the IB for absolute accuracy and alignment

• Paper-specific volumes for targeted, efficient learning

• Clear structure supporting inquiry-based teaching

• Ideal for schools transitioning to the 2026 curriculum

• Suitable for both SL and HL learners

• Supports strong performance across all IB History assessments

Who Is This Resource For?

• IB DP History students studying Authoritarian Rule from 1750 CE onwards

• Teachers seeking a reliable, structured, curriculum-matched resource

• Schools implementing the 2026 IB History Subject Guide

• Students preparing for first assessment in 2028