|
Modern European History (平装)
by Birdsall S. Viault
| Category:
European history, AP Prep |
| Market price: ¥ 198.00
MSL price:
¥ 168.00
[ Shop incentives ]
|
| Stock:
Pre-order item, lead time 3-7 weeks upon payment [ COD term does not apply to pre-order items ] |
MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
| MSL Pointer Review:
An invluable reference for reviewing key topics in AP European History and a quick read on modern European history. |
| If you want us to help you with the right titles you're looking for, or to make reading recommendations based on your needs, please contact our consultants. |
|
| |
AllReviews |
1 Total 1 pages 7 items |
|
|
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-27 00:00>
This is the perfect resource for anyone looking for a thorough, yet concise, review book for a European history class. Although I did not sign up for the AP European History class at my school, my teacher recommended that I sign up to take the test. I did sign up, but due to a lack of self-studying, I felt that I was going to get a 1 or 2 on the exam in May. In April, I bought this book. I read it everyday (and everywhere) until the exam. (I even read the book during other classes!) By the time I took the exam, I felt I was adequately prepared for it. I managed to get a 3. There is no doubt in my mind that if I had used it over a longer period of time and read it without any distractions, I would have gotten a 5. I highly recommend this book to all European history students, AP or otherwise.
|
|
|
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-27 00:00>
Dr. Viault's book is a very valuable reference tool; either "quick reference" or detailed discriptions of events that have occurred throughout Modern Europe. The book is broken down into sections that make reading easy and interesting. This book is ideal for use as a textbook and general reference. The book captivates the reader as Viault expresses his vast knowledge in the subject with a professional touch. I highly reccomend this book for all!
|
|
|
Noah Meites (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-27 00:00>
This book really helped me to essentially relearn an entire year's worth of material in the span of about 3 three weeks. It provided some really good structure and substance to my independent review, and I think is largely responsible for the 5 I got on the exam. The book's biggest weak points are its lack of cause-effect relationships (read: the causes and consequences of 1848), and its description of intellectual movements. Otherwise, the book is great and I highly recommend it.
|
|
|
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-27 00:00>
This book is a great book for reviewing everything you will need to know for the AP test. Everything is clearly written, with maps provided when appropriate and timelines preceding each chapter. My advice, however, is not to read this the night before the test. It is somewhat lengthy and is better used if reviewed as a study guide throughout the year. For cramming right before the test, I'd recommend the chapter summaries [in italics] at the beginning and end of each chapter. These are good general overviews to help refresh your memory and clear up any last minute confusion.
|
|
|
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-27 00:00>
This last year I took the European History AP Exam. I bought many books including The Princeton Review, Baron's, and REA. The only things these books have to offer over MEH are sample tests. But, where MEH losses in tests it destroys the competition in terms of material. All the information you could possibly want is in here in a very organized fasion. If its on the test its gonna be in this book. I received a C and a B in my EHAP class. These grades would make you think I'd get a 4 at most, but during the last two weeks before the test all I did was read this book and ended up with a perfect 5. A must read for all "EHAP" students.
|
|
|
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-27 00:00>
So, I just finished my AP Euro class (the class exam was last week). I managed to get an A in what is considered a highly difficult course at my school, and I can proudly say that I only read my textbook the first week of the class. While other students spent hours poring over tedious 5 pt. font pages in our convoluted textbook, I simply read this. Before every M/C test or essay, I would quickly read the chapter[s] that corresponded with whatever subject we were studying. Many times, Modern European History had answers to questions on the test that the textbook didn't even mention. It covers every topic in the textbook in appropriate depth, and makes everything truly easy to understand. I highly recommend this; it saved my life!
|
|
|
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-27 00:00>
Pro's of Modern European History:
1) Distinct Division of major events by chapters
2) Timelines to start each chapter
3) Major heading format (most common helpful in note taking)
4) Provides a great overview of chronological history
5) Provides political, social, philosophical history
6) Excellent Research tool when writing
7) Useful in lower level college World Civilization Courses
8) Easy to read format
9) Good Maps
10) Generalized to cover most of all aspects of Modern Europe
Cons of Modern European History:
1) Book references at end of each chapter are very old and hard to find, even in libraries
2) Very general
Conclusion:
"This is a great book to have. Obviously the pros outweigh the cons by a mile. It doesn't matter wether you are a history fan or a phd historian, this book is helpful to the entire scope of history enthusiasts."
|
|
|
|
1 Total 1 pages 7 items |
|
|
|
|
|
|
