Elizabethan England Student's Book

Summary:
This is an SHP Official Text which means it has been created by the Schools History Project for use with the SHP specifications.

This is part of SHP's comprehensive and authoritative range of books for the Schools History Project GCSE specifications. See http://www.schoolshistoryproject.org.uk/Publishing/index.htm
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Elizabethan England is comprehensive and authoritative depth study for use with all School History Project GCSE specifications. It thoroughly covers the content requirements of OCR and AQA's specifications using an enquiry based approach.

It is written by experts who understand both how to design good teaching material but also understand the exact assessment requirements of each specification.

The book combines:
- Clear explanation of specification content
- Classroom-trialled activities that really motivate students
- Extensive and intriguing source material and case studies

This book will enliven any history course and will help students achieve the top grades at GCSE.

• An SHP depth study created by the expert team at the Schools History Project
• Provides an engaging enquiry approach to the specification content
• Comprehensive coverage of the specification to allow access to the highest grades
• Based on well-trialled teaching in real schools

Table of Contents:
Introduction - A traitor in the tower?
1. Was Elizabeth likely to become a successful ruler?
2. Did Elizabeth I keep complete control of government?
3. Did Elizabeth protect her people from poverty and crime?
4. How well did Elizabeth deal with the country's religious problems?
5. Was Elizabeth's reign a cultural 'Golden age'?
6. Did Elizabethan England become a great power?
7. Were Elizabeth's last years a 'golden sunset'?
8. Conclusion: Was Elizabeth I a successful ruler?

About the Author(s):
Andy Harmsworth is an SHP trainer, an experienced examiner and Head of History at Simon Langton Girls School, Canterbury

Contributors:
Series Editors: Christopher Culpin, former Director of the Schools History Project; and Ian Dawson Publications Director of the Schools History Project