Approved by AQA and tailored to the latest specification, The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000 helps students understand a period of the practice and demise of Soviet communism.It explores:• de-Stalinisation• 'people power' • leadership • legitimacyEvents and developments are covered with precision.Focus on skills building and exam practiceKey features are:• Source-Based Learning. Includes a wide range of sources and extracts to develop vital skills in historical interpretation and source analysis• Exam Practice. Features exam-style questions and study tips to help students prepare and performPerfect for any student studying AQA AS or A Level History, this book helps students achieve success in The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire 1953-2000.