This manual presents two full-length model AP exams in European History with questions answered and explained plus a 15-chapter summary of European history, from the era of the Italian Renaissance to the present day. Following each chapter are additional essay questions and multiple-choice questions with answers for practice and review. The author also presents detailed advice on systematic methods for studying history and a general overview of the Advanced Placement exam. This version of the manual comes with an enclosed CD-ROM containing two additional AP practice exams with answers, explanations, and automatic scoring.