Britain 1851-1918 - A Leap in the Dark?

SHP Advanced History Core Texts are the Schools History Project's acclaimed new books for A level History. These books apply SHP's two decades of curriculum development experience to the challenge of helping students make the leap from GCSE to A level. They offer:- clear and penetrating narrative - comprehensively explaining the content required for examination success- thought provoking and relevant activities that explore the content and help students think analytically about the subject- thorough exam preparation through carefully designed tasks that address the distinctive requirements of A Level history- a wide range of revision strategies including structured content summaries Additional features include: - A focus route pathway for independent learners- Learning Trouble Spots - which address common misunderstandings- diagrammatic summaries of key areas of content and historical issues - accessible summaries of recent historical debates. Britain 18511918 is a comprehensive core text from the Schools History Project covering the history of Britain from the mid-nineteenth century to the end of the First World War. It is ideal for students studying nineteenth-century British history for A level or equivalent, for any examination board. It provides a clear and penetrating narrative which gives students a deep insight into how people and governments responded to the twin challenges of political and economic change at home, and of Britain's evolving role as a world power. It also provides thorough exam preparation through carefully designed tasks that bridge the gap between GCSE and A level, and addresses the distinctive requirements of AS and A2 examinations through a wide range of revision strategies, including structured content summaries. The companion volume to this book is Britain 17831851 (ISBN 0 7195 7482 X)