Book Description

"Firmly established as a key text for students pursuing the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE(r)), this new and expanded edition of Atlantic Interactions covers the entire History syllabus requirement for students, providing a sound basis for study and examination success. The style and format of the book have been maintained to adhere closely to both units 1 and 2 and students are provided with end-of-chapter activities to aid understanding of the key topics. Document-based, short response and essay questions, as well as suggestions for further reading and a full list of references, all provide the student with the tools to widen awareness of a topic. Together with the things to consider and key terms and concepts, at the end of each chapter, these elements will help to sharpen student s enquiry skills and encourage reflection on the historical and contemporary relationships among the nations and societies on the Atlantic shores. Atlantic Interactions is written in simple and straightforward, almost conversational language to ensure that students have a ready understanding of all the major themes of the History syllabus. The end-of-chapter elements are also very useful to Teachers who can use the book as a tool to generate discussion and debate about the issues. " "