Britain 1815–1895: Comprehensive coverage from the end of the Napoleonic War to the Boer War for the new 2008 specification for AS and A2 History (Flagship History)

Britain 1815–1895: Comprehensive coverage from the end of the Napoleonic War to the Boer War for the new 2008 specification for AS and A2 History (Flagship History)

by Derrick Murphy (Author), Patrick Walsh-Atkins (Author), Neil Whiskerd (Author)

Synopsis

New for the 2008 specification this title covers the end of the Napoleonic War to the fall of Rosebery's Liberal administration.

Includes historical interpretations, document source questions, explanation of difficult words and concepts, a study skills section for exam preparation and a companion website with visuals to support learning.

Contents:

Study and examination skills
1 Britain 1815-1895: A synoptic overview
2 The Tories in government, 1815-1830
3 The Great Reform Act of 1832
4 Chartism
5 Electoral reform in Britain, 1850-1885
6 Poverty, public health and the growth of government, 1830-1875
7 Gladstone, 1868-1894
8 The Conservative Party of Disraeli and Salisbury, 1868-1895
9 British foreign and imperial policy, 1856-1895
10 Ireland, 1798-1922
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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Collins Educational
Published: 03 Mar 2008

ISBN 10: 0007268688
ISBN 13: 9780007268689
Book Overview:

Comprehensive coverage from the end of the Napoleonic War to the Boer War for the new 2008 specification for AS and A2 History


Author Bio

Derrick Murphy attended the universities of East Anglia, Birmingham and London and is an Educational Consultant. Formerly editor and contributor of the 'Modern History Review' he has extensive knowledge and experience of educational assessment. He has been Principal Examiner for GCE A level History at AQA, OCR and Cambridge University International Examinations. He has also been involved with assessment at Key Stage 3 and GCSE with AQA and a senior examiner with the International Baccalaureate. He has written specifications and syllabuses for examination boards within the UK but also for Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa.