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  • ISBN:9780521586160
  • Format:Paperback
  • Subject(s):History
  • Author(s):Quentin Deakin
  • Available from: June 2000

An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history.

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  • DESCRIPTION

    Seventeenth-century Europe was characterised by war, rebellion, social upheaval, economic expansion and scientific discovery. In this accessible book, Quentin Deakin addresses key issues central to an understanding of the period: Why did the Thirty Years' War break out in 1618. How did Richelieu and Mazarin extend the power of France? Why did Spain decline and Holland enter its 'golden age'? Why was there a European witch hunt in the first half of the seventeenth century? And was there, indeed a 'scientific revolution'? The book is illustrated and contains a range of primary sources.

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  • FEATURES

    • The AS textbooks are ideal for students who have never studied the history of these periods before. they provide detailed background information on the period studied, and include notes explaining key terms, lists of significant dates, and focus questions to consolidate learning.

    • All of the AS titles have been endorsed by OCR for use with their AS specification for history, and several of the titles will also be appropriate for Edexcel and AQA study units.

    • Many of the books include a seperate document section, where students can study and evaluate a range of source material.

    • Shorter themed books explore particular topics in greater depth. The topics examined can be linked with the period covering foundation texts, providing students and teachers with flexibillity in structuring A Level courses.

  • CONTENTS
    • Introduction
    • 1. The people divided
    • 2. Powers and faiths
    • 3. France: Richelieu
    • 4. France: Mazarin
    • 5. Revolt and decline in Spain: Lerma and Olivares
    • 6. The extent of decline in Spain
    • 7. The economic and social foundation of the United Provinces
    • 8. Causes of the Thirty Years' War
    • 9. The war and its consequences
    • 10. The European witch hunt
    • 11. The 'Scientific revolution'
    • Index.

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