Europe 14501661 by Derrick Murphy

Europe 14501661 by Derrick Murphy

A comprehensive AS and A-level History text on Early Modern Europe, written by a team of experienced teachers who are also examiners. Includes historical interpretations, document source questions, explanation of difficult words and concepts and a study skills section for exam preparation. Includes: Europe 1450-1661: a synoptic assessment The Italian Renaissance and voyages of discovery The Ottoman Empire The Reformation The Holy Roman Empire under Maximilian I and Charles V, 1493-1556 Spain 1450-1566 Renaissance France 1450-1559 The Catholic and Counter Reformations Phillip of Spain 1556-1598 The Dutch Revolt The French Wars of Religion and the reign of Henry IV (1559-1610) The rise of Sweden in the 16th and 17th centuries The decline of Spain?1558-1659 The development of France during the reign of Louis XIII and the minority of Louis XIV 1610-1661 The Thirty Years War Social and economic history c. 1450-1661

TES review of the first book in the series (Britain 1815-1918): Put out more flags Hard-pressed heads of History with budgets to manage must have been waiting impatiently for years for someone to reinvent the one-volume textbook at a reasonable priceCollins have done it.

Derrick Murphy attended the universities of East Anglia, Birmingham and London and is an Educational Consultant. Formerly editor and contributor of the 'Modern History Review' he has extensive knowledge and experience of educational assessment. He has been Principal Examiner for GCE A level History at AQA, OCR and Cambridge University International Examinations. He has also been involved with assessment at Key Stage 3 and GCSE with AQA and a senior examiner with the International Baccalaureate. He has written specifications and syllabuses for examination boards within the UK but also for Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa.

Mike Tillbrook is Director of Arts and Humanities, Rutland College, Oakham; AEB Principal Examiner

Allan Keen is Head of History, The Leys School, Redditch; NEAB Chief Examiner; ULEAC Moderator

Patrick Walsh-Atkins is Deputy Head, Bromsgrove School; ULEAC Principal Examiner; OCEAC Chief Examiner

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ISBN 13	9780003271300
ISBN 10	0003271307
Title	Europe 14501661
Author	Derrick Murphy
Series	Flagship History
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2000-02-20
Number of pages	400
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.