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In-depth summary of the Great Fire of London and its political/economic/social repercussions - bullet-points under the four headings: The Fire, The King, The Blame, The Aftermath

To what extent was military involvement in politics responsible for political instability in the years 1646-60? - A-grade response to this key exam question - compares and evaluates reasons for political instability including: Military involvement, parliamentary opposition to Cromwell, Cromwells aims

Was the Restoration Settlement 1660-64 the main reason for Charles II's difficult relations with his parliaments in the years 1665-81? - In-depth essay plan for this type of exam question

In-depth revision material for topics 1A: Why did monarchical government fail 1625-49?, 1B: Why did Republican rule fail to provide a lasting settlement 1649-60, 1C: Why was the Stuart monarchy restored in 1660 only to collapse 28 years later?, 2A: How effectively did the Church of England/Anglicanism overcome its challenges? - includes evidence for for and against arguments, timelines and context.

To what extent did the British economy radically change in the years 1625-88? - A-grade essay on the 17th century British economic development

How far can the Toleration Act of 1689 be seen to be the end of the Anglican supremacy? - summarising the arguments of two historians (Christopher Hill and J. Champion) on this topic

To what extent did the failures of the English government in the years 1625-42 arise from a lack of money? - grade A exemplar essay

Comparing historians (John Miller, Steven C A Pincus and James A Robinson) views' on the Glorious Revolution - Revisionist vs Whig perspectives.

In-depth summary of Oliver Cromwell and republican rule , with notes on the following headings: Early Life, Nominated Assembly, The First Protectorate Parliament, The Rule of the Major-Generals and the Second Protectorate Parliament, The Humble Petition and Advice, Death of Cromwell - the succession of Richard and Monck's intervention, Conclusion: What were the causes of political instability in this period?

An A-grade response to a source question comparing Julian Hoppit and John Morrill's arguments on whether British parliamentary power increased in the period. Great example on how to tackle a source question in general.

In-depth notes about the significance of North America and the Caribbean in 17th century Britain, as well as a summary of the significance of British control the Triangular Trade (including why/how British control of the Triangular Trade increased and how it affected the economy).

An example source (Miller), with key parts highlighted, and a summary paragraph on 'How far do you agree' with Miller's argument. A helpful example on how to tackle source questions.

Full A-graded essay: How accurate is it to say that non-conformity was a greater threat to the monarchy than fear of Catholicism, 1660-88?

A summary of Oliver Cromwell's aims as Lord Protector - definitions and explanations of his ideas behind 'settlement' and 'reformation', as well as the reasons for the failure of his parliaments, appointment of the Major-Generals and refusal of the crown.

Five in-depth essay plans for the Britain, edexcel history a-level. Includes how to structure the essays, context, arguments and counter arguments that work with different question types, as well as a source question example and plan.

Thorough revision pack of entire edexcel a-level history course Britain : conflict, revolution and settlement

Exemplar of comparison coursework essay - focuses on duality in 'True West' and 'No Country for Old Men' - A* example of English coursework

Exemplar coursework essay on poetry - focuses on Seamus Heaney's work - A* example of English coursework

Presentation on the conservative revival in America as context for 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Revision notes for 'The Handmaid's Tale' - includes context on the author, the book and received, as well as quotes from the text and critics quotes