Making of the Uk: For Common Entrance and Key Stage 3

by Colin Shephard, Rosemary Rees

History for Common Entrance is a new series covering the requirements of ISEB's Common Entrance syllabus. It is endorsed by ISEB and fully prepares students for the Common Entrance. This volume covers the popular topic the Making of the United Kingdom 1500-1750. Key features of our - A bold, meaty and authoritative narrative providing clear explanation of the Tudor, Stuart and Restoration periods - focusing on the key issues of religious change and struggles for political control - Carefully constructed tasks developing pupils understanding of the content and building their extended writing skills -- particularly preparing them for the challenge of the Common Entrance essay - Source based exam practice on each of the nominated topics in the syllabus - An exam advice section offers authoritative guidance on answering source-based questions and essay questions - 'What?' and 'Who?' boxes throughout the text develop historical vocabulary and biographical knowledge. - 'Did you know?' boxes focus on fascinating, amusing, or illuminating details of history - trivia with a purpose

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2006