Exam Board: OCR Level: A-level Subject: History First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016
This is an OCR endorsed resource Build strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR’s British period studies and enquiries. – Develops the analytical skills required to succeed in the period study by organising the narrative content around the key issues for students to explore – Enhances understanding of the chosen historical period, supplying a wealth of extracts and sources that offer opportunities to practise the evaluative skills needed for the enquiry – Progressively improves study skills through developmental activities and advice on answering practice exam questions – Helps students to review, revise and reflect on the course material through chapter summaries and revision activities that consolidate topic knowledge – Equips students with transferable critical thinking skills, presenting contrasting academic opinions that encourage A Level historians to make informed judgements on major debates Each title in the OCR A Level History series contains one or two British period studies and its associated enquiry, providing complete support for every option in Unit Group 1. England 1445-1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII This title explores the reigns of the English Kings from Henry VI to Henry VII. It allows an in-depth understanding of the key historical knowledge, terms and concepts relevant to ‘England 1461-1509’ and encourages the critical use of evidence in investigating and assessing historical questions in the associated enquiry: ‘Wars of the Roses 1445-1461’. This title covers the following period study and enquiry: – Wars of the Roses 1445-1461 – England 1461-1509
ISBN 13: 9781471836688
Author: Nicholas Fellows
