This book is part of a series that provides thematic chapters in order to incorporate historical enquiries and examine change over time. It features topics within Unit Two of the Key Stage Three National Curriculum for history and integrates aspects of the Key Stage Three strategy to encourage better teaching of the subject, placing it in the context of literacy, ICT and citizenship. The Foundation texts are specifically tailored to the needs of less able students and can be used alongside the mainstream textx in classes of mixed ability. Summative tasks are included in the book, connecting the various historical issues and providing excellent opportunities for extended work and assessment. A Teacher Resource CD-ROM contains guidance and support materials for teachers.

Table of Contents

Introduction - what sort of period were the the years 1500-1750?; the seesaw of power - the changing relationship between monarch and people; where do you stand? what did the reformation mean to ordinary people?; Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War; how successful was Charles II in restoring the Stuart Monarchy?; science or superstition? how did medicine develop in the reign of Charles II? money and power - did politics or economics affect people more during this period?; expanding horizons - how had people's thinking about the world changed by 1700?

Author Biography

John D Clare is Deputy Headteacher at Greenfields Comprehensive School, Newton Aycliffe. The series editor is Martyn Whittock, an experienced author and History teacher.