A Level History - General Guide and Sample Essays
History - a science or an art?
Asking students what they think history is, what it is for and how it is done invariably arises within historiography papers. Continues>>What Examiners are looking for:
The highest grades go to candidates who offer sustained analysis, with relevant supporting detail, maintain a consistent argument which may, however, be incompletely... Continues>>
Writing Essays Under Exam Conditions
One of the most important factors in writing essays is the use of time. It is vital to allow enough time to..Continues>>
(Sample Essay) Was military superiority the main reason for the expansion of British influence in India?
For the 19th Century historian Thomas Macauley, “military superiority”, along with other superiorities (cultural, administrative, moral), was undoubtedly one of the main causes...Continues>>
(Sample Essay) Was military superiority the main reason for the expansion of British influence in India (Version Two)?
The expansion of British influence in the near 30 years between 1757 and 1785 was accomplished by the power of the sword. Continues>>
(Sample Essay) Is History a Science or an Art?
Beyond the faculty buildings, classrooms and the titles on exam papers it is reasonable to question whether "History" - note the capital - actually exists at all....Continues>>
