Through contextual analysis and by reassessing the chronicle evidence, 'King John: An Underrated King' presents a compelling reevaluation of the reign of King John, England's most maligned sovereign. With its thought-provoking analysis of the key issues of John's reign, such as the loss of the French territories, British achievement, Magna Carta, relations with the church, and civil war, the volume presents an engaging argument for rehabilitating King John's reputation. Each chapter features both narrative and contextual analysis, and is prefaced by a timeline outlining the key events of the period. The volume also contains an array of maps and diagrams, as well as a collection of useful study questions.
Graham Seel explores the period of turmoil in British history from 1637 and the latter part of the reign of Charles I to the restoration with Charles II in 1660. He discusses the political and religious crises as well as the key personalities.
An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history. The period from 1603 to 1660 is characterised by complex religious and political developments, and dramatic events such as the execution of Charles I, civil war and the introduction of a republican form of government. In this clearly argued account, Graham E. Seel identifies the main political, religious and economic factors that help explain the events of this turbulent period, and assesses the role of leading personalities such as James VI and I, Charles I, Buckingham and Cromwell. Regicide and republic includes the additional document study The Civil War, 1637-49.
This book explores the complex events and the increasing religious and political discord that followed the coronation of James I and which culminated in the English Civil War.
The English Civil Wars explores the period of turmoil in British history from 1637 and the latter part of the reign of Charles I, to the restoration with Charles II in 1660. The religious and political crises surrounding the Civil Wars, and the key personalities of Charles I and Oliver Cromwell are discussed in detail. The book combines narrative, interpretations, source material, questions and worked answers.
British Depth Studies c.500–1100 (Anglo-Saxon and Norman Britain) is a collaboration between academic specialists and experienced schoolteachers to provide a reliable and up-to-date summary of Anglo-Saxon and Norman Britain, complete with original sources, for use in schools. In particular, it prepares students and teachers for the British Depth Study GCSE components of the Edexcel and AQA examination boards. Eight chapters, each prefaced with a timeline and an overview, deal systematically and clearly with all the key issues defi ned in the exam specifi cations.
Graham Seel explores the period of turmoil in British history from 1637 and the latter part of the reign of Charles I to the restoration with Charles II in 1660. He discusses the political and religious crises as well as the key personalities.
This book explores the complex events and the increasing religious and political discord that followed the coronation of James I and which culminated in the English Civil War.
British Depth Studies c.500–1100 (Anglo-Saxon and Norman Britain) is a collaboration between academic specialists and experienced schoolteachers to provide a reliable and up-to-date summary of Anglo-Saxon and Norman Britain, complete with original sources, for use in schools. In particular, it prepares students and teachers for the British Depth Study GCSE components of the Edexcel and AQA examination boards. Eight chapters, each prefaced with a timeline and an overview, deal systematically and clearly with all the key issues defi ned in the exam specifi cations.
Through contextual analysis and by reassessing the chronicle evidence, 'King John: An Underrated King' presents a compelling reevaluation of the reign of King John, England's most maligned sovereign. With its thought-provoking analysis of the key issues of John's reign, such as the loss of the French territories, British achievement, Magna Carta, relations with the church, and civil war, the volume presents an engaging argument for rehabilitating King John's reputation. Each chapter features both narrative and contextual analysis, and is prefaced by a timeline outlining the key events of the period. The volume also contains an array of maps and diagrams, as well as a collection of useful study questions.
British Foreign and Imperial Policy explores Britains role in International Affairs from the age of Gladstone and Disraeli to the end of the First World War, exploring such themes as Britain's involvement in the Scramble for Africa, the Anglo-Boer War, the foreign policy of Lord Salisbury and the prospects for Britain and the Empire at the end of the First World War.
The authors examine relations between Crown and Parliment during the Stuart period. Topics include the nature and functions of parliments in the seventeenth century, changes in the balance of power as Parliment appeared first to take the intiative then lose it to resurgent monarchy, and the evolution of Parliment into a permanent institution. Includes a number of case studies to illustrate the issues studied.
In this autobiography, Billy Graham recounts an incredible lifetime of personal relationships, whirlwind activity, ministry, leadership and influence as well as details of friendships with Presidents and heads of state from many of the countries he has visited. Respected and liked by leaders across all religious divides for his integrity, wisdom and balanced approach, Billy Graham has acted as spiritual advisor to nine US Presidents.
‘GCSE Medieval British History’ covers the new (2016+) medieval components of each of the main exam board GCSE specifications (AQA, Edexcel and OCR). Chapters are structured around a number of key issues, each of which directly addresses an aspect of the new specifications. Each chapter contains a compelling narrative interwoven with questions and tasks employing a variety of source material, all of which is designed specifically for students at this level. ‘GCSE Medieval British History’ is a unique collaboration between History teachers at school (St Paul’s School) and university (University of East Anglia). The book is published in a conventional print format but is also available as an ebook and offers additional interactive extensions through continually updated digital resources.
This established directory has been thoroughly revised, updated and expanded to provide current and comprehensive information on more than 24,000 of Europe's largest companies. Four volumes are filled with facts and contacts for major public and private companies in all 20 countries of Western Europe.
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