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The Early Tudors: England 1485-1558 (SHP Advanced History Core Texts) by: Samantha Ellsmore , David Hudson , David Rogerson City Travel Guides Price: £16.99 Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 907 EAN: 9780719574849 ISBN: 0719574846 Label: Hodder Murray Manufacturer: Hodder Murray Number Of Pages: 336 Publication Date: August 29, 2001 Publisher: Hodder Murray Studio: Hodder Murray Sales Rank: 41257 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: SHP Advanced History Core Texts are the Schools History Project's acclaimed new books for A level History. These books apply SHP's two decades of curriculum development experience to the challenge of helping students make the leap from GCSE to A level. They offer: - clear and penetrating narrative - comprehensively explaining the content required for examination success - thought provoking and relevant activities that explore the content and help students think analytically about the subject - thorough exam preparation through carefully designed tasks that address the distinctive requirements of A Level history - a wide range of revision strategies including structured content summaries Additional features include: - A focus route pathway for independent learners - Learning Trouble Spots - which address common misunderstandings - diagrammatic summaries of key areas of content and historical issues - accessible summaries of recent historical debates. An investigation of the history of Britain under the early Tudors from Henry VII to Mary. It gives students an insight into the nature, achievements and failures of the governments of the Tudor dynasty; the changing nature of English society at this time; and the ongoing historiographical debate about the period. Major themes include: - how close were the Tudors to being toppled? - was England an insignificant outpost in Europe? - how important was image to the Tudor monarchs? The book offers examination preparation for A Level students, along with a range of student helps to bridge the conceptual and skills gap between GCSE and A Level. There is practical guidance in essay writing and revision, along with opportunities for active learning, including decision-making exercises and source-based investigations. Synopsis: SHP Advanced History Core Texts are the Schools History Project's acclaimed new books for A level History. These books apply SHP's two decades of curriculum development experience to the challenge of helping students make the leap from GCSE to A level.They offer:- clear and penetrating narrative - comprehensively explaining the content required for examination success- thought provoking and relevant activities that explore the content and help students think analytically about the subject- thorough exam preparation through carefully designed tasks that address the distinctive requirements of A Level history- a wide range of revision strategies including structured content summariesAdditional features include: - A focus route pathway for independent learners- Learning Trouble Spots - which address common misunderstandings- diagrammatic summaries of key areas of content and historical issues - accessible summaries of recent historical debates. An investigation of the history of Britain under the early Tudors from Henry VII to Mary.It gives students an insight into the nature, achievements and failures of the governments of the Tudor dynasty; the changing nature of English society at this time; and the ongoing historiographical debate about the period.Major themes include: - how close were the Tudors to being toppled?- was England an insignificant outpost in Europe?- how important was image to the Tudor monarchs?The book offers examination preparation for A Level students, along with a range of student helps to bridge the conceptual and skills gap between GCSE and A Level. There is practical guidance in essay writing and revision, along with opportunities for active learning, including decision-making exercises and source-based investigations. About the Author: David Rogerson is Head of History at Lord Williams' School, Thame. Samantha Ellsmore is Deputy Headteacher at Isleworth & Syon School, Middlesex. David Hudson is Head of Sixth Form at St Birinus School, Didcot. Series editor Ian Dawson is a former Director of the Schools History Project. |
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