Book 1

Britain 1066–1500

by Tony McAleavy

Published 20 June 2001

The first pupil book in a groundbreaking Key Stage 3 series designed to grab pupils’ attention with its fresh approach to traditional content.

Presenting the Past 1 includes

  • Interpreting the Battle of Hastings
  • Matilda’s bid for power
  • Royal murder mysteries: the death of William Wallace
    The power of religion, includes
  • The heretic test: will you be burnt alive?
  • Holy journey or holiday: were all pilgrims religious?
  • Why were the Jews mistreated?
    Medieval people: did they have a hard life?, includes
  • Finding out more about medieval people
  • How smelly were medieval towns?
  • Death at the Tower of London