-
Products and services
Products and services
Our innovative products and services for learners, authors and customers are based on world-class research and are relevant, exciting and inspiring.
- Academic Research, Teaching and Learning
- English Language Learning
- English Language Assessment
- International Education
- Educational resources for schools
- Bibles
- Educational Research & Network
- OCR
- Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
- Cambridge CEM
- Partnership for Education
- Cambridge Dictionary
- The Cambridge Mathematics Project
- CogBooks
- Bookshop
-
About us
About us
We unlock the potential of millions of people worldwide. Our assessments, publications and research spread knowledge, spark enquiry and aid understanding around the world.
- Careers
- Home
- Education
- Subject
- Humanities
- History
- Cambridge Perspectives in History
- ISBN:9780521586160
- Format:Paperback
- Subject(s):History
- Author(s):Quentin Deakin
- Available from: No date available
An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history.
Description
-
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.
- Contents
-
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.
Buying from us
Other Cambridge websites
What we do
- Academic Research, Teaching and Learning
- English Language Learning
- English Language Assessment
- International Education
- Educational resources for schools
- Educational Research & Network
- Bibles
- Partnership for Education
- Author support
- Bookshop
- Assessment Research
- Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
- OCR
© 2025 Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Thank you for your feedback which will help us improve our service.
If you requested a response, we will make sure to get back to you shortly.
×