So You Really Want to Learn History: Book 1
A Textbook for Key Stage 3 and Common Entrance
Published on 11. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-905735-01-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book covers the Medieval Realms period of the Common Entrance syllabus. The narrative retelling of key events encourages a clear understanding of what happened when and why, while source based exercises and Common Entrance style essay questions will challenge pupils of all abilities. - Endorsed by ISEB - Written by the chief setter for the Common Entrance History exam, this book covers everything pupils need to know for the Medieval Realms section of the Common Entrance exam - The chronological approach will ensure that pupils develop an understanding of what happened when and why, to build a firm foundation of historical knowledge - Challenging, source-based questions throughout will ensure pupils develop important historical skills required for success in Common Entrance and entrance exams Suitable for all ISEB History 13+ Common Entrance exams up to and including Summer 2013.
Reviews / Votes
"Excellent - whether purely as an introduction to the Middle Ages in Britain or as a text for use in conjunction with the National Curriculum or Common Entrance, Bob Pace covers the period of the Battle of Hastings to the Wars of the Roses, whilst also delving jnto the feudal system, castles, churches, monasteries and architecture. Niall Murphy, Radley College "The best history book that I have seen in 35 years of teaching!" Paul Nicholl, Handcross Park School "At last! A book which isn't completely dumbed down, and which 'tells a story' in a very engaging manner. The ideal book for our very bright girls who actually want to know more, not less and which also fulfils the teacher's requirements." Gill David, St Catherine's School, BramleyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-905735-01-3 (9781905735013)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Bob Pace was born and raised in the United States, three hundred and forty-three years after his ancestors left London for the New World. He has spent nearly all his teaching career in Britain and is presently Head of History at Belmont, Mill Hill Preparatory School.
Content
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 II 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 War of the Roses