History

Course summary

Historians are the custodians of the human experience: a thin line between politicians, journalists, and their abuse of the past. Imagine the chaos if we weren’t there. Unthinkable! Why Choose History at King Henry VIII School? 1. History is studied in a variety of different ways; your lessons will be varied and engaging, not endless note-making! 2. You will learn crucial skills of analysis, evaluation and debating. 3. The topic-based essays offer a real opportunity to study the History that you love: you choose the subject and we guide you through the process. 4. We believe in creating students who are historians, who possess the skills needed to navigate the ever-changing world around us. Topics Studied • Churchill 1929-51 and British Politics 1951-97 (British Depth Study) • The American Revolution 1740-96 (Wider World Study) • Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964 (Thematic Study) • Essay based on a topic of your choice