Cracking the AP European History Exam! Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: presented with lots of helpful visuals. • Essential concepts, timelines, dates, people, facts, and events for AP Euro History—all explained clearly & concisely • Lists, charts, maps, and graphs for quick visual reference •  A two-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available • "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention • A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class work • The Renaissance • The Napoleonic Wars • Revolutions throughout Europe • World War II & Globalization ... and more!