This topic is an activity guide of AQA History Unit 2B and part of the Women of the Wars tasks usually set in class and for homework. However, it can be used for any exam board running the Wars of the Roses module. It is usually set as a task whilst studying 'The Triumph of the Yorkists 1461-71' module. It is an A* grade response to the task set in schools to research these letters and the people that wrote them, in this case Margaret Paston. More on the Pastons is/will be available in the shop. This topic is a classic case study of politics, motivations and consequences during the Wars of the Roses, which is why it is usually set as a homework task. The issues discussed are: Who are the people who wrote the Paston Letters? Which king(s) or faction(s) did they support? Are their outlooks on the events and situations they discuss to be trusted? (Quick answer- no. ALL sources have bias.) And in depth: Here we will look at another ‘woman of the wars’- Margaret Paston. It would be useful for you also to read the House of Howard, de la Pole and Talbot genealogy guides and the Women of the Wars 1 and 2: Alice Chaucer Duchess of Suffolk and Elizabeth Talbot, Duchess of Norfolk activity guides for this Unit. These are/ will be all available in the shop. This guide is FIFTEEN pages long and fully annotated/referenced, with further reading options and 'check yourself' questions at the end to aid understanding.

This topic is an activity guide of AQA History Unit 2B and part of the Women of the Wars tasks usually set in class and for homework. However, it can be used for any exam board running the Wars of the Roses module. It is usually set as a task whilst studying 'The Triumph of the Yorkists 1461-71' module. It is an A* grade response to the task set in schools to research these letters and the people that wrote them, in this case Elizabeth Woodville, wife of Edward IV and one of the most contentious women of the period. This topic is a classic case study of politics, motivations and consequences during the Wars of the Roses, which is why it is usually set as a homework task. The issues discussed are: The Woodville genealogy Elizabeth's mother, Jacquetta of Luxembourg The legitimacy of the marriage and its consequences Her role after Edward died and more Primarily (as in all historical topics) the economic, social and political issues. Secondly, an OVERVIEW of the hierarchy of the time (the social structure that existed in mid-fifteenth century society) and background knowledge is necessary to be able to write essays with authority. And finally, a study the factions is vital - who changed sides and how did this affect the outcome of this module; the authority - or lack of, and the legitimacy - who had the best ‘right’ to rule, and why certain claimants were supported by certain factions. To use this guide, please have the Tudor, Woodville and Valois genealogy guides close to hand. The Lancaster and York genealogy guides will also prove useful. Other useful guides are mentioned below. If they are not in shop, they can be provided on request. This guide is FOURTEEN pages long and fully annotated/referenced, with further reading options and 'check yourself' questions at the end to aid understanding.

This is a guide for module 1 of Unit 1C (AQA) but suitable for all exam boards that offer this course: ‘The Tudors: England 1483-1603': Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England 1485-1547. This should be read in conjunction with the other Unit 1C modules for A/S and A2 (available in the shop). Part 1 (available in the shop) focuses on an overview comparing the monarchial system Henry VII ‘inherited’ with the one he wished to create. (This guide could also be used as background for Unit 2B.) Part 2 of this first module is also available, which defines the Renaissance and sets forth arguments- as used to be merely accepted- as to whether Henry VII fits that definition. But this is part 3- the nature of his initial moves to establish the ‘Tudor dynasty’ and maintain his early tenuous grip on the throne of England. Without this context it is difficult to ascertain exactly what Henry VII did to consolidate the monarchy, and even if he succeeded, which is the whole point of this module. At A/S and A level you need to link events and policies if you want an A grade. Fully THIRTEEN pages long and annotated, with further reading options and revision style questions to check your knowledge, these compact yet detailed guides are essential reading that also cut down pupil study time. Made for the AQA exam board but suitable for all exam boards that do this topic, it is useful for teachers, tutors, parents and pupils for a frame of reference for a topic that used to be seen by traditional historians as an 'easy', black and white period of history- how we know it was no such thing.

This is a guide for module 1 of Unit 1C (AQA) but suitable for all exam boards that offer this course: ‘The Tudors: England 1483-1603': Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England 1485-1547. This should be read in conjunction with the other Unit 1C modules for A/S and A2 (available in the shop). Part 1 (available in the shop) focuses on an overview comparing the monarchial system Henry VII ‘inherited’ with the one he wished to create. (This guide could also be used as background for Unit 2B.) Part 2 of this first module is also available, which defines the Renaissance and sets forth arguments- as used to be merely accepted- as to whether Henry VII fits that definition. Part 3 discusses the nature of his initial moves to establish the ‘Tudor dynasty’ and maintain his early tenuous grip on the throne of England. But this is part 4, which goes into depth about his actions and motivations for said actions after the Battle of Bosworth and until 1495. It also summarises important Acts and Statutes for this decade (though more depth on them and all his political policy will be/is available on the shop.) Without this context it is difficult to ascertain exactly what Henry VII did to consolidate the monarchy, and even if he succeeded, which is the whole point of this module. At A/S and A level you need to link events and policies if you want an A grade. Fully FOURTEEN pages long and annotated, with further reading options and revision style questions to check your knowledge, these compact yet detailed guides are essential reading that also cut down pupil study time. Made for the AQA exam board but suitable for all exam boards that do this topic, it is useful for teachers, tutors, parents and pupils for a frame of reference for a topic that used to be seen by traditional historians as an 'easy', black and white period of history- how we know it was no such thing.

This is a guide for module 1 of Unit 1C: ‘The Tudors: England 1483-1603: Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England 1485-1547. This should be read in conjunction with the other Unit 1C modules for A/S and A2 (available in the shop). This, part 2, focuses on defining the 'Renaissance', a 'Renaissance prince' and discussing whether Henry VII fits that mould . (This guide could also be used as background for Unit 2B.) This is a required task in module 1 of this course. Part 1 of this study is also available on here- an overview comparing the monarchial system Henry VII ‘inherited’ with the one he wished to create. Without this context it is difficult to ascertain exactly what Henry VII did to consolidate the monarchy, and whether it was he that brought in the reform that traditional historians and Tudor propagandists insist he did- which is the whole point of this module. At A/S and A level you need to link events and policies if you want an A grade. Made for the AQA exam board but suitable for all exam boards that do this topic, it is useful for teachers, tutors, parents and pupils for a frame of reference for a topic that used to be seen by traditional historians as an 'easy', black and white period of history- how we know it was no such thing. FULLY annotated with an extensive further reading section, and multiple choice questions to check your comprehension of what you have read, this 11 page guide is an essential resource for this course. If you are looking for a specific part of this course that is not currently in the shop, please send a message. This is a new profile and not all guides are uploaded yet- but can be on request.