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Book SynopsisThis title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: History First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 The Tudors has been approved by AQA and matched to the 2015 specifications. With a strong focus on skills building and exam practice, this book covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in this period of English history through key questions such as how effectively did the Tudors develop the powers of the monarchy, and how did English society and economy change. Its aim is to enable students to understand and make connections between the six key themes covered in the specification. Students can further develop vital skills such as historical interpretations and source analyses via specially selected sources and extracts. Practice questions and study tips provide additional support to help familiarize students with the new exam style questions, and help them achieve their best in the exam.
Trade Review"This is a great textbook for my Year 10 students, as it is just at their level. There is the right amount of content and source work with a good range of activities." * Amazon review, Sept 2015 *
"In my opinion a stronger book than others!" * 5* Amazon review, Oct 2015 *
"This is a great textbook for my Year 10 students as it is just at their level. There is the right amount of content and source work with a good range of activities." * 5* Amazon review *
"Excellent book, clear explanations and a super aid for revision - recommended." * 5* Amazon review *
Table of ContentsTimeline Introduction to this book PART ONE: AS AND A LEVEL CONSOLIDATION OF THE TUDOR DYNASTY: ENGLAND, 1485-1547 SECTION 1 Henry VII, 1485-1509 SECTION 2 Henry VIII, 1509-47 PART TWO: A LEVEL ENGLAND: TURMOIL AND TRIUMPH, 1547-1603 SECTION 3 Instability and consolidation: 'the mid-Tudor crisis', 1547-63 SECTION 4 The triumph of Elizabeth, 1563-1603 Conclusion: Restoring and developing the powers of the monarchy Glossary Bibliography Acknowledgements Index
