Enquiring History: The Wars of the Roses: England 1450-1485

This title covers the political history of England from 1450-1485. The content is gathered into ten discrete enquiries, for example - Why was London full of rebels in 1450? - Was Edward IV a success second time round? - How certain can we be about why Richard III took the crown?) which together help examine the fundamental paradox of this period: People at the time did not want civil war, and for the nobles loyalty to the monarch was all important...yet wars happened and kings were deposed. So the central question is 'If loyalty was so important and people in England did not want civil war, why did the Wars of the Roses happen?' which is a question worth answering. Think more deeply and work more independently at A level History through a carefully thought-out enquiry approach from SHP.Enquiring History: It makes you think! The OFSTED report on school history suggests that the current generation of A Level students have been poorly served by exam-based textbooks which spoon-feed students while failing to enthuse them or develop deeper understanding of History.The Schools History Project has risen to this challenge with a new series for the next generation. Enquiring History is SHP's fresh approach to Advanced Level History that aims: - To motivate and engage readers - To help readers think and gain independence as learners- To encourage enquiry, and deeper understanding of periods and the people of the past- To engage with current scholarship - To prepare A Level students for university.Key features of each Student book:- Clear compelling narrative - books are designed to be read cover to cover- Structured enquiries - that explore the core content and issues of each period-'Insights'(Feature panels between enquiries) provide context, overview, and extension - Full colour illustrations throughout.The Wars of the RosesThis title covers the political history of England from 1450-1485. The content is gathered into ten discrete enquiries, for example- Why was London full of rebels in 1450?- Was Edward IV a success second time round?- How certain can we be about why Richard III took the crown?) which together help examine the fundamental paradox of this period: People at the time did not want civil war, and for the nobles loyalty to the monarch was all important...yet wars happened and kings were deposed. So the central question is'If loyalty was so important and people in England did not want civil war, why did the Wars of the Roses happen?'which is a question worth answering! Web-based support includes- lesson planning tools and guidance for teachers available from the SHP website www.schoolshistoryproject.org.uk/Publishing/BooksSHP/Enquiring/WoR/EHSWoR.html- eBooks for whole class teaching or individual student reading available from eBook retailersView sample chapter here www.hoddereducation.co.uk/SiteImages/6d/6d41028a-0377-4b63-8f06-7914232c7a9c.pdf Cover Book title Contents Insight: A window into the fifteenth century 1 The Wars of the Roses: The essentials Insight: Nobles and gentry How to be an effective king Henry V 2 Why was London full of rebels in 1450? Insight: Historians’ changing views How do we know? 3 Why did fighting break out in 1455? Insight: Castles Margaret of Anjou 4 Why was Edward IV able to win the crown in 1461? Insight: The archaeology of Towton The view from 1461 What happened next? 5 Is Professor Carpenter right about Edward IV? 6 Was Edward IV a success second time round? 7 How certain can we be about why Richard III took the crown? Insight: ‘The most untrue creature living’ 8 Was Richard III defeated because of the disappearance of the Princes? 9 How influential was the role of other countries in the Wars of the Roses? 10 What impact did the Wars of the Roses really have? Index A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Was Edward IV a success second time round "This volume The Wars of the Roses covers the political history of England from 1450-1485. The content is gathered into ten discrete enquiries (for example - Why was London full of rebels in 1450? - Was Edward IV a success second time round? - How certain can we be about why Richard III took the crown?) which together help examine the fundamental paradox of this period. People at the time did not want civil war, and for the nobles loyalty to the monarch was all important... yet wars happened and kings were deposed. So the central question is If loyalty was so important and people in England did not want civil war, why did the Wars of the Roses happen? A question worth answering!..."--Publisher description