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AQA A-level History: The Tudors: England 1485–1603

AQA A-level History: The Tudors: England 1485–1603 is a course text covering Tudor rule from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. The listing describes material for the AQA breadth study, with guidance on historical interpretation, essay writing and key themes including power, religion and foreign relations.

At a glance

Covers Tudor England from the consolidation of the dynasty under Henry VII through Henry VIII, the mid-Tudor period and Elizabeth I.
Addresses change, continuity, cause and consequence across the period.
Includes guidance and practice for interpretation questions and essay writing, according to the listing.
Provides commissioned historian essays on relevant debates, alongside chapter summaries and diagrams described as revision aids.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its stated AQA focus and Tudor-period coverage make it relevant to students studying this specific breadth topic.
The described combination of narrative, essay practice and debate essays supports both topic learning and historical argument skills.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Course and publication
Exam board and level	Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016
Publisher	Hodder Education
Edition	UK ed.
Publication date	26 Jun. 2015
Language	English
Print length	264 pages
ISBN-10	1471837580
ISBN-13	978-1471837586
Reading age	16 years and up

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	21.3 x 1.2 x 27.3 cm
Weight listed	744 g

What to know before buying

The listing says AQA approved and describes the material as aligned with the AQA specification. Confirm that this 2015 publication matches the course specification and teaching needs in use, as the listing gives first teaching and first exam dates of 2015 and 2016.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

A-level or AS History students studying AQA's Tudor England 1485–1603 breadth topic.
Students seeking a course text that combines period narrative with essay and interpretation guidance.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a general Tudor history book rather than an AQA-focused course text.
Students whose course covers a different exam board, period or current specification.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 151 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars16%16%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars1%1%
1 star3%3%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, while a smaller share are lower. This suggests generally favourable reactions but does not identify what readers liked or disliked, so it cannot establish whether the book suits a particular course or study style. Its relevance is best judged against the stated AQA Tudor syllabus and the teaching dates in the listing.

Frequently asked questions

What period does this book cover?

The title and description cover England from 1485 to 1603, including the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I and the mid-Tudor period.

Is it written for AQA A-level History?

The listing identifies AQA and AS/A-level History, and describes the book as AQA approved. It gives first teaching as September 2015 and first exam as June 2016, so check suitability against your current course.

Does it include exam and revision support?

The description says it includes interpretation-question and essay-writing guidance, practice activities, chapter summaries and diagrams intended as revision aids.