History

Course summary

Our topic of Britain, 1625-1701, conflict, revolution and settlement gives students the opportunity to study the English Civil War and the following years when Oliver Cromwell ruled over the country. This is followed by an examination of the changing relationship between the crown and parliament that defines the country we live in today. Our depth study on France in revolution, 1774-1799 offers an insight into the exciting events that shook the world, from the storming of the Bastille to the rise of Napoleon. Our final topic of Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759-1928 forging a new society allows students to reflect on some of the industrial inventions and innovations that changed the lives of British men, women and children. In addition, the opportunity to study any period in History is available during the Historical Enquiry part of the course, the chance to study Roman’s or Greeks is now a possibility.