Tag Archives: IGCSE History

The Sword and the Brocade

Whenever we have studied different periods in history I have always tried to find ways for the kids to learn more about the everyday life and customs of that time period. I think it helps to make the history come … Continue reading

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Edexcel IGCSE History Russia and the Soviet Union Student Book

I was writing up a summary post about our IGCSE History resources and I suddenly realized I never wrote about our Russia and the Soviet Union student book that we used so here it the review. As with all our … Continue reading

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Edexcel International GCSE History – Revision Notes book

I have written a few posts about the books that we used for our different Internal GCSE History topics but I have not yet written about this brilliant revision note book that we bought. Pearson Edexcel International GCSE History My … Continue reading

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Edexcel IGCSE History : Superpower relations (Cold War) 1943-72 Free Question and Answer cards

A couple of weeks ago I shared the Russian (1905-24) question and answer cards that I made for my daughter to use with her IGCSE History revision – a LOT of people have downloaded them so I thought I would … Continue reading

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I Must Betray You – A book about living in a communist regime, a must read for all teens

I have been searching for good historical fiction books that deal with what life was like living under a communist regime but that are also suitable for my teenage daughter (so not to graphic). That may sound like a strange thing … Continue reading

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