<p>I have Modern European History (Schaum') and was wonder if it would be a good idea to only use that book and my AP World History class to self study AP Euro History?</p>
<p>I think it will really depend on how thorough and reliable your review book is. Having taken AP Euro myself, I think it will be hard no matter what you do. If I were you, I'd get a textbook (probably one that's recommended for the class; I have a few suggestions if you need them), outline it, and study like mad. I don't know how comparable AP World History is (they don't offer it at my school), but I'm assuming that there are enough differences to warrant it being an entirely separate class. I'm sure you will get an overview of European history in the process of taking the class, but it will probably focus more on key points, especially since you've still got the rest of the world to consider. European History probably goes into a lot more depth and detail. By all means, I think you should go for it, but be wary, and make sure you have the right resources to get ample information.</p>
<p>Thanks! =D I think I might need to get some help with a textbook...Do you have any suggestions? What do you think was particularly difficult about the test? I heard APUSH was supposed to be harder, but I haven't taken that yet so I don't know.</p>
<p>Ap Euro Textbook Suggestions Anyone??</p>
<p>My daughter used Western Civilization, comprehensive volume by Spielvogel for her textbook. She then used the PR book for practice tests and Modern European History by Viault as a review of the material. She got a 5 on the exam.</p>
<p>I used two for my class: Western Civilization by Spielvogel and The Western Experience 8/e by Chambers. (The Chambers book was provided by the school but my teacher thought there were some significant things that were not included, so she required the Spielvogel as a supplement.) Used together, you get all the right information and it's very helpful, though both have their flaws. Chambers has an easy reading level, but the information is weirdly organized at times and it includes lots of detail, which can be a good or bad thing depending on what you need. Spielvogel is at a higher reading level, but is better organized; it tends to focus on main points and does not include unnecessary information, and it is easy to tell what is important and what is not. There were a few key things Spielvogel skipped over, but nothing that a review book couldn't handle. Whatever wasn't covered by one book was covered by the other. For example, we used Chambers almost exclusively for 20th century culture and social movements, but Spielvogel for most of the Cold War. I used PR for review; the practice tests are great (though there were only two) and the information is effectively condensed and easy to read and understand. </p>
<p>In case you were wondering, I got a 4, but even my teacher said I probably got a grader in a bad mood. And it probably didn't help that I had chicken pox the week before. =P</p>
<p>You should get The Western Heritage by Donald Kagan b/c ???? i m using it :) (if that is sufficient reason)</p>