This Student Book has been approved by AQA. Germany 1890-1945: Democracy and Dictatorship is part of a brand new series written specially to match the new 2016 AQA GCSE History specification, and is developed by an expert team led by an experienced head of history and an author with senior examining experience. This Germany Period Study focuses on the development of Germany during a half century of turbulent changes. Students will study the political, economical, social and cultural aspects of the rise and fall of democracy and Nazism, and the impact the developments had on key individuals and groups. Carefully selected Interpretations allow students the opportunity to analyse and evaluate interpretations in context. Practice Questions and Study Tips help students prepare for the new AQA exam questions, and features such as Extension, Over to you, and How to provide step-by-step explanations of how to put into practice essential history skills such as analysing an interpretation, cartoon or essay writing.