History — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for History and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

History — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Growth of Nationalism
Chapter 2: Emergence of the Colonial Economy
Chapter 3: Social and Religious Movements
Chapter 4: Protest Movements against Colonial Rule
Chapter 5: Gandhian Nationalism (1916-1922)
Chapter 6: Gandhian Nationalism (1927-1934)
Chapter 7: Impact of the Second Phase of Industrialization in Europe
Chapter 8: World War I: Causes, Warfare, Strategy and Peace Settlements
Chapter 9: Peace Settlements after World War I and the League of Nations
Chapter 10: The Great Depression
Chapter 11: Rise of Communism: Russia (1917-1939)
Chapter 12: Rise of Fascism: Italy (1919-1939)
Chapter 13: Rise of Nazism: Germany (1933-1939)
Chapter 14: Rise of Militarism: Japan (1919-1937)
Chapter 15: History Project Work: Research, Essay, Evidence and Viva

Frequently asked questions

Is the History textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the History textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the History textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for History faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for History — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused History study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.