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This Seminar Study introduces students to England's foreign policy during the reigns of the Tudor monarchs. In this succinct introduction the author addresses the key questions facing students - for example, to what extent did monarch or minister make policy. Each reign is analysed in turn providing a narrative and explanation of the major events and policy decisions throughout the Tudor period.
This study reassesses the policies of the founder of the Tudor dynasty and shows how Henry worked within existing traditions rather than breaking with the past. Every facet of the reign is considered including the nature of government - both at central and local level, financial policy, relations with the Church, foreign policy, economic affairs and concludes by assessing Henry as a 'new monarch'.
The author A. J. P. Taylor examines the relations of the Great Powers, when Europe was still the centre of the world. Written in characteristically vigorous prose, this is a challenging and original diplomatic history, that also considers the political and economic forces which made continental war inevitable.
What caused the Russian Revolution?
Did it succeed or fail?
Do we still live with its consequences?
Orlando Figes teaches history at Birkbeck, University of London and is the author of many acclaimed books on Russian history.
In this fifth edition of Endurance and Endeavour, J. N. Westwood has completely revised the text and bibliography to incorporate recent research and findings from formerly closed archives, and has added a new chapter covering the Yeltsin years.
Listen to this Podcast which specifically discusses Russia and Its Rulers from 1855 to 1964 for the OCR Specification.
Listen to Dan Snow's History Hit on BBC Sounds to dig into how WW1 began.
As part of the BBC Radio 3 series 'The Essay', Christopher Harding discusses Tokyo in the early 20th century, a bustling, cosmopolitan capital of a growing empire, where the meaning of 'time' was hotly contested.
As part of 'The Rest is History' series of Podcasts, Tom and Dominic discuss the six women who became his queen. How did they influence the course of the Reformation? And which one would have done best on Love Island?
In this edition of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. Valerie Schutte and Dr. Jessica S. Hower. Their extensive research into Queen Mary I asks new questions and seeks new answers that deepen our understanding of her reign, her significance and her impact on the early modern era and its popular culture.
The Last of the Tsars is a study of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of All the Russias, a man who was almost entirely out of his depth, perhaps even wilfully so. It is also a compelling account of the social, economic and political foment in Russia in the aftermath of Alexander Kerensky’s February Revolution, the Bolshevik seizure of power in October 1917 and the beginnings of Lenin’s Soviet republic.
Watch this British Royal documentary on YouTube in which author Thomas Penn takes an extraordinary journey into the dark and chilling world of the first Tudor, Henry VII. From his victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth to his secret death and the succession of his son Henry VIII, this programme reveals the ruthless tactics Henry VII used to win - and cling on to - the ultimate prize, the throne of England.
Interview with Historian Margaret MacMillan on the Paris Peace Conference & her book Paris 1919.
Excellent documentary for A Level History students studying AQA Depth Study Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917-1953
In this video The Learning Academy take an introduction to the cold war. They look at both the Yalta and Potsdam conferences, what was agreed, what the aims of the leaders were and where the tensions began to take place.
Watch this video from the Learning Academy which presents key information about Moscow 1944, The Bretton Woods Conference, Yalta 1945, Potsdam 1945 and other points of tension.
This History With Hilbert YouTube video looks at what was the Mid Tudor Crisis of 1547 to 1558, and was it really so much of a crisis?
In this video The Learning Academy looks at Edward's reign as part of the 'mid-tudor crisis'. This can be seen through the religious and societal issues that came about through the legacy of his father, Henry VIII.
In this video The Learning Academy discusses the government during the reign of Mary I.
Visit Hatfield House, the home of Elizabeth I.
Visit Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's residence, in East Molesey in Kent,
Visit Tudor World in Stratford Upon Avon. Using historical settings, you can discover the secrete lives o the Tudors and what life was really like during the time of William Shakespeare, Francis Drake, Elizabeth I, Henry VIII and everyday people.
Visit the Imperial War Museum in London to support with your studies on 20th Century, International Relations and Russia.