Access to History for the IB Diploma: Independence and identity: The Haitian revolution (circa 1780-1825) and Kenyan independence (1945-1978)

The renowned IB Diploma series, combining compelling narratives and academic rigor, has been revised and updated to align with the latest DP History course from the IB, for examination from 2028.

Written by subject specialists and IB experts, this series continues to provide authoritative and engaging content, while retaining its much-loved accessible approach. With an improved range of activities, new features to further develop skills and conceptual understanding, it provides high-quality content you can trust.

Access to History for the IB Diploma enables students to:

- Develop a nuanced understanding of each period with reliable, clear and in-depth narrative from topic experts, with a wide variety of sources

- Explore diverse perspectives and a broad range of lived experiences of people and societies in the past

- Develop critical thinking skills with dedicated Theory of Knowledge support

- Improve communication and research skills with new Approaches to Learning (ATL) activities

- Build a deep understanding of the four historical concepts - cause and consequence, continuity and change, perspectives, and significance - through a new Key Concepts feature

- Enhance historical skills including source analysis, asking questions, evaluating arguments and making connections with improved skills-based activities throughout

- Prepare for assessment with dedicated exam practice questions, full sample answers, revision summaries and study skills support

This series is currently under review by the IB