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History Ed Adams

History By Ed Adams

History by Ed Adams


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Consolidates the key material you need to know for the 'Medieval Realms: Britain 1066-1500' and 'The Making of the United Kingdom: 1485-1500' periods of the ISEB Common Entrance History syllabus. Endorsed by ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board), this book provides guidance on how to approach the examination and what to include in answers.

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History: ISEB Revision Guide by Ed Adams

If you are working towards History entrance examinations at 13+, then this is the resource for you. Designed to be used in the months before your examination, this revision guide consolidates the key material you need to know for the 'Medieval Realms: Britain 1066-1500' and 'The Making of the United Kingdom: 1485-1500' periods of the ISEB Common Entrance History syllabus into one convenient resource. Endorsed by ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board), this resource provides guidance on how to approach the examination and what to include in answers. Sample questions are drawn from past Common Entrance papers with worked examples followed by examples for practise.

History Reviews

'Please, Sir, Ma'am, How do I revise?' At last, we have the definitive answer to this common cry - the History ISEB Revision Guide. Based closely on So you really want to learn History Books One and Two, this excellent guide shows you exactly what you need to know, offers strategies for getting to know it and explains exactly how to handle your knowledge. Excellent summaries, 'test yourself' questions and practice essays make this a real 'learning-through-doing tool', ideal for teachers, tutors, parents and pupils alike. With suggested answers to aid self-testing, it is the perfect companion to independent revising. Packed with sensible advice on revision and exam techniques, this book is the long-awaited 'must-have' for those chasing the top history grades. Get it, use it, get there!' Gavin Hannah, Summer Fields School 'Ed Adams has come up trumps with a fantastic Revision Guide for the first two Common Entrance Papers: Medieval Realms and The Making of the United Kingdom. The Revision Guide starts with top tips for pupils' revision and exam technique, and all the way through there are practice essay titles, evidence question reminders and 'test yourself' factual exercises. There are 'bitesize' sections of text and easy-to-use bullet points throughout - it should make revising Common Entrance History both fun and accessible. Exam revision is hard enough as it is, but this book should definitely help pupils of all abilities as they tackle Common Entrance.' Niall Murphy, Radley College

About Ed Adams

Ed Adams was educated at Sutton Valence School and the University of Exeter, where he gained degrees in Law and Medieval Studies. He lives and works in Kent.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: The Norman Conquest Chapter 2: Conquered England Chapter 3: The sons of William I Chapter 4: From civil war to Henry II Chapter 5: Richard I, the Crusades and King John Chapter 6: Henry III and the Edwards Chapter 7: Life in the Middle Ages Chapter 8: Richard II and life in the towns Chapter 9: The three Henrys Chapter 10: The Wars of the Roses Chapter 11: Henry VII (1485 - 1509) Chapter 12: Henry VIII (1509 - 1547) Chapter 13: Edward VI (1547 - 1553) and Mary I (1553 - 1558) Chapter 14: Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) Chapter 15: Life in the 16th century Chapter 16: James I (1603 - 1625) and Charles I (1625 - 1649) Chapter 17: Civil War (1642 - 1649) and the Interregnum (1649 - 1660) Chapter 18: Charles II (1660 - 1685) and James II (1685 - 1688) Chapter 19: William III and Mary II (1689 - 1702) and Anne (1702 - 1714) Chapter 20: George I (1714 - 1727) and George II (1727 - 1760) Test yourself answers Sample question answers Appendix 1: Timelines Appendix 2: Family trees

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GOR002075685
9780903627757
0903627752
History: ISEB Revision Guide by Ed Adams
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hodder Education
2009-03-11
160
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