Cambridge A-Level History Paper 3 and 4 Study Resources/Textbooks

I am a private candidate trying to take A-Level History from Cambridge International Education. Even though I've bought the AS Level Textbook (the one published by Cambridge not Hodder, I'm not sure whether Cambridge is better thanHodder or vice versa) for History, I can't seem to find any textbooks or resources for Paper 3 and 4. Can you help me with finding a textbook for it? Thanks

Reply 1

Ambergris

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Original post by LeBookkepeer

I am a private candidate trying to take A-Level History from Cambridge International Education. Even though I've bought the AS Level Textbook (the one published by Cambridge not Hodder, I'm not sure whether Cambridge is better thanHodder or vice versa) for History, I can't seem to find any textbooks or resources for Paper 3 and 4. Can you help me with finding a textbook for it? Thanks

I recommend that you approach (via e-mail/call) the Cambridge International exam board and enquire of them what the relevant A-level book/s (source material) that covers the whole of your syllabus. Sometimes the recommended books are mentioned in the syllabus or information related to it. So I would be inclined to check on their website for course information related to A-level.

All the best..,
:hello:

Reply 2

LeBookkepeer

OP

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Original post by Ambergris

I recommend that you approach (via e-mail/call) the Cambridge International exam board and enquire of them what the relevant A-level book/s (source material) that covers the whole of your syllabus. Sometimes the recommended books are mentioned in the syllabus or information related to it. So I would be inclined to check on their website for course information related to A-level.

All the best..,
:hello:

Thanks for the reply, I've checked their website for resources, but the only ones that were recommended are the AS Level Books, I'll try emailing them, then.

Reply 3

nesawardman777

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Hey! I am in the same boat as you. If you search up the Scheme of Work for your papers, at the bottom of each subsection is non-endorsed resources. You can search them up and try to find pdf downloads. Hope this helps!

(Original post by LeBookkepeer)I am a private candidate trying to take A-Level History from Cambridge International Education. Even though I've bought the AS Level Textbook (the one published by Cambridge not Hodder, I'm not sure whether Cambridge is better thanHodder or vice versa) for History, I can't seem to find any textbooks or resources for Paper 3 and 4. Can you help me with finding a textbook for it? Thanks

Reply 4

Ambergris

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Original post by LeBookkepeer

Thanks for the reply, I've checked their website for resources, but the only ones that were recommended are the AS Level Books, I'll try emailing them, then.

Original post by nesawardman777

Hey! I am in the same boat as you. If you search up the Scheme of Work for your papers, at the bottom of each subsection is non-endorsed resources. You can search them up and try to find pdf downloads. Hope this helps!

(Original post by LeBookkepeer)I am a private candidate trying to take A-Level History from Cambridge International Education. Even though I've bought the AS Level Textbook (the one published by Cambridge not Hodder, I'm not sure whether Cambridge is better thanHodder or vice versa) for History, I can't seem to find any textbooks or resources for Paper 3 and 4. Can you help me with finding a textbook for it? Thanks

I think by now an e-mail may have been sent off hopefully their will be a replay. If there is no response then if you reside in the UK or can make international calls then I suggest you call them.

All the best...
:hello:

Reply 5

LeBookkepeer

OP

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Original post by nesawardman777

Hey! I am in the same boat as you. If you search up the Scheme of Work for your papers, at the bottom of each subsection is non-endorsed resources. You can search them up and try to find pdf downloads. Hope this helps!

(Original post by LeBookkepeer)I am a private candidate trying to take A-Level History from Cambridge International Education. Even though I've bought the AS Level Textbook (the one published by Cambridge not Hodder, I'm not sure whether Cambridge is better thanHodder or vice versa) for History, I can't seem to find any textbooks or resources for Paper 3 and 4. Can you help me with finding a textbook for it? Thanks

Hi, I have tried emailing Cambridge University Press and Assessment, however, an answer had not been sent apparently. Do you have access to these scheme of works for paper 3 and 4 International History? Or do you know the unerdosed resources? If you do, please share them with me, thanks a lot!

Reply 6

Barneyrudd76

Original post by LeBookkepeer

I am a private candidate trying to take A-Level History from Cambridge International Education. Even though I've bought the AS Level Textbook (the one published by Cambridge not Hodder, I'm not sure whether Cambridge is better thanHodder or vice versa) for History, I can't seem to find any textbooks or resources for Paper 3 and 4. Can you help me with finding a textbook for it? Thanks

HeyLeBookkepeer, just seen your post from a year ago and after your advise as I am now in the same situation with the same predicament. I have emailed Cambridge international and they sent me a list of books for paper 1&2, what did you end up doing? Thanks

Reply 7

interstellarae

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Original post by Barneyrudd76

HeyLeBookkepeer, just seen your post from a year ago and after your advise as I am now in the same situation with the same predicament. I have emailed Cambridge international and they sent me a list of books for paper 1&2, what did you end up doing? Thanks

hi, if they do end up replying to you, if you could please let me know. thank you!

Reply 8

McKerrow_History

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Original post by LeBookkepeer

I am a private candidate trying to take A-Level History from Cambridge International Education. Even though I've bought the AS Level Textbook (the one published by Cambridge not Hodder, I'm not sure whether Cambridge is better thanHodder or vice versa) for History, I can't seem to find any textbooks or resources for Paper 3 and 4. Can you help me with finding a textbook for it? Thanks

There is no dedicated A2 book. The AS book isn't very good either. What topics are you studying for papers 3 and 4?

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Dr McKerrow

Reply 9

kosjoe2003

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Original post by Barneyrudd76

HeyLeBookkepeer, just seen your post from a year ago and after your advise as I am now in the same situation with the same predicament. I have emailed Cambridge international and they sent me a list of books for paper 1&2, what did you end up doing? Thanks

you would not a find one textbook for papers 3 and 4 they are research oriented. there are documents for the various themes. for papers 2 and 1 the book you have is good enough

Reply 10

McKerrow_History

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Original post by kosjoe2003

you would not a find one textbook for papers 3 and 4 they are research oriented. there are documents for the various themes. for papers 2 and 1 the book you have is good enough

This advice is wrong. Paper four is not a document paper. It's a straight up, two question, essay paper. Depending on the topic, I can direct you towards some good textbooks.

Reply 11

kosjoe2003

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Original post by McKerrow_History

This advice is wrong. Paper four is not a document paper. It's a straight up, two question, essay paper. Depending on the topic, I can direct you towards some good textbooks.

Great
thanks for the feedback.
Kindly share with me those great textbooks

Reply 12

McKerrow_History

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Original post by kosjoe2003

Great
thanks for the feedback.
Kindly share with me those great textbooks

What are your topics for papers 3 and 4?

Reply 13

weeping-peppermi

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Original post by Barneyrudd76

HeyLeBookkepeer, just seen your post from a year ago and after your advise as I am now in the same situation with the same predicament. I have emailed Cambridge international and they sent me a list of books for paper 1&2, what did you end up doing? Thanks