Summary:
A brand new textbook covering the externally examined component of the OCR GCSE History Pilot specification - Medieval History.

Part 1: Raiders and invaders - the British Isles c400-c1100
Part 2: Power and control - Kingship in the Middle Ages c1100-c1500

This textbook takes students step by step through the content of the externally assessed component, and sets them tasks that will prepare them for the distinctive demands of the 4-hour open book exam, which requires them to research using the internet and books, and which focuses on interpretations of history.

• Written by experienced examiners
• Guides students through the content and how to prepare for the 4 hour open book exam
• Endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR GCSE History Pilot specification

Table of Contents:
SECTION 1 RAIDERS AND INVADERS
How to use the material in Part 1
1.1 Saxons
1.2 Vikings
1.3 Normans
A ragbag of sources
The externally set task
SECTION 2 POWER AND CONTROL
How to use the material in Part 2
Introduction
2.1 King John
2.2 Edward I
2.3 Henry V
2.4 Owain Glyndwr: a Welsh hero
A ragbag of sources
Summing up
The externally set task

About the Author(s):
Colin Shephard and Rosemary Rees are experienced examiners and accomplished textbook authors.

Readership:
GCSE