The third edition has been developed to match the HSC syllabus. Overview of the changes to the third edition a skills section at the front of the book more information on how to write an historical investigation focus questions at the start of each chapter more timelines and more graphical presentations more annotated answers and scaffolds increased number of short answer questions within each chapter primary source material summaries of historiography at the end of each chapter chapter review questions which provide a framework for note taking more exam style questions accompanied by marking questions guidelines and scaffolds in general strengthen all aspects related to preparing for the HSC exam.