USA & The World 1945-1989 2nd Edition

By Máire De Buitléir & Stephen Tonge

A new, revised 2nd edition of the text for Leaving Certificate History covering Later Modern European History, Topic 6 for Ordinary & Higher Level.


  • Full-colour with lots of illustrations and photographs
  • Student friendly and exam focused
  • Each chapter is specifically written and designed with the Leaving Certificate exam in mind:
    • Key questions focus on main themes
    • Follow-up questions throughout encourage analysis
    • End-of-chapter reviews include relevant Ordinary Level questions and Higher Level essays
  • Covers Post-War American history from three perspectives:
    • Politics and Administration
    • Society and Economy
    • Culture, Science and Religion
  • Special emphasis is put on the three case studies and their historical context
  • Key personalities are dealt with in an accessible manner, as they are particularly important at Ordinary Level
  • Includes helpful timelines and glossaries of key terms. 
Price:€27.95 
Subject:History 
Class: 5th Year, 6th Year 
Format: Textbook
Price: €27.95
Further Information
Class:5th Year, 6th Year 
Exam:Leaving Cert
Suitable Levels:Higher Level, Ordinary Level
ISBN:9781845364977
Published:2015
Publisher:Edco
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