1 Origins of World War I
2 The Outbreak of War
3 War, Change, and the Experiences of Soldiers
4 Key Battles: Verdun, The Somme and Passchendaele
5 War on the Home Fronts
6 Allied Victory
7 Legacies of World War I
Ken Webb has extensive experience in government and independent schools as a teacher of Ancient, Modern and IB History. He is a regular presenter of student lectures and teaches professional learning workshops. Ken is the author of Nelson Modern History titles, Age of Imperialism and Russia and the Soviet Union along with a host of other senior history titles.
Clear alignment with the new Stage 6 NSW Modern History syllabus.
Relevant visual and text primary source extracts with accompanying activities.
Incorporation of classic and recent historical interpretations with questions.
Frequent content consolidation tasks and end-of-chapter review activities based on history skills and assessment requirements.
Historically accurate maps and relevant images, including photographs and artworks.
Biographical studies, information boxes, diagrams, timelines and glossaries to support student understanding of the topic.
Suggested further readings and weblinks.