IB DP History: Authoritarian Rule Course Companion (NYP Due March 2026)

Oxford Resources for IB DP History: Authoritarian Rule Course Book (2026 Syllabus)

Empower students to master one of the most compelling themes in the new IB Diploma Programme (DP) History syllabus with Oxford Resources for IB DP History: Authoritarian Rule Course Book. This comprehensive resource is fully aligned with the 2026 IB History syllabus, designed for first teaching in 2026 and first assessment in 2028.

Written by experienced IB educators Brian Gray, Mariam Habibi, Verity Aylward, and Sanjay Perera, this course book explores the causes, rise, and impact of authoritarian regimes through a range of global case studies. It encourages critical inquiry, contextual understanding, and analytical writing — all essential skills for success in Paper 2 and other IB History assessments.

Key Features

• Fully aligned with the 2026 IB DP History syllabus for first teaching in 2026 and first assessment in 2028.

• Focuses on the “Authoritarian Rule” theme, analyzing the origins, methods, and consequences of authoritarian governments.

• Provides structured learning objectives, source-based activities, and exam-style questions to build confidence and analytical skill.

• Encourages inquiry-based learning and conceptual understanding through global historical case studies.

• Suitable for both classroom teaching and independent study; supports Standard and Higher Level students.

Ideal For

IB Diploma Programme History students studying the “Authoritarian Rule” theme under the 2026 syllabus. Also ideal for teachers seeking a complete, syllabus-matched resource that promotes deep historical understanding and effective exam preparation.

Product Details

• ISBN: 9781382070539

• Publisher: Oxford University Press

• Publication Date: February 2026

• Format: Paperback

• Page Count: Approximately 240 pages

• Course: IB Diploma Programme History – Authoritarian Rule