History

Course summary

History is an exploratory subject that will encourage you to foster a deeper understanding of past events, people and societies, whilst allowing you to appreciate the world in which we now live. Ultimately, the History course aims to provide an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating examination of the past. This course examines Russia from the 1917 Revolution to dictatorship under Stalin. You will explore the events which led to the downfall of the Romanov dynasty and the creation of a socialist state, and study key figures such as Trotsky, Lenin and Stalin. You will also study the Tudor dynasty in England, culminating in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. An ability to interpret and analyse the content of historical documents and a willingness to read widely are essential skills.