CSF super-curricular: History A-level by Comberton Sixth Form

Nicholas II's rule (1.2)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 15:47:50 UTC

This article gives you some background to Nicholas II & his relationship with the Tsarina.

Nicholas II's rule (1.7)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 15:49:09 UTC

A reading on the 1905 Revolution from Orlando Figes, "Revolutionary Russia".

“COMRADES AND BROTHERS” CHURCHILL, STALIN AND THE MOSCOW CONFERENCE OF 1942

pburns37 — 2023-02-06 15:49:54 UTC

Nicholas II's rule (1.8)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 15:51:07 UTC

An article giving you some more detail about what happened in the ill-fated Dumas...

DAVID PETRAEUS ON CHURCHILL’S ‘IRON CURTAIN’ SPEECH

pburns37 — 2023-02-06 15:51:34 UTC

“CHURCHILL AND ROOSEVELT: THE STRUGGLE OVER D-DAY ALTERNATIVES”

pburns37 — 2023-02-06 15:54:00 UTC

LION OF BRITAIN, CROSS OF LORRAINE: CHURCHILL AND DE GAULLE

pburns37 — 2023-02-06 15:55:37 UTC

HOW CHARLES DE GAULLE SAW THE “ANGLO-SAXON” RELATIONSHIP

pburns37 — 2023-02-06 15:56:28 UTC

The 1917 Revolutions (2.1)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:00:43 UTC

From Orlando Figes, "Revolutionary Russia" - on the impact of World War One up to the February Revolution.

The 1917 Revolutions (2.4)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:04:14 UTC

From Peter Waldron, "The End of Imperial Russia" - on the February Revolution & the actions of the Provisional Government.

Lenin's Russia (3.2 & 3.3)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:06:12 UTC

A documentary on the Russian Civil War.

Lenin's Russia (3.4)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:07:53 UTC

An extract from Robert Service, "The Russian Revolution" on the NEP.

Lenin's Russia (whole topic)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:09:53 UTC

A documentary on Lenin's life.

Stalin's Russia (whole topic)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:10:47 UTC

A documentary on Stalin's life.

Nicholas II's rule & The 1917 Revolutions

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:12:34 UTC

A documentary charting Lenin & Nicholas' lives up to the 1917 Revolution.

Stalin's Russia (4.2)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:14:37 UTC

An extract from Figes, "Revolutionary Russia" on the Power Struggle.

Nicholas II's rule (whole topic)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:16:41 UTC

A documentary about the Romanovs - Episode 8 tells the story of the end of the dynasty.

The 1917 Revolutions (2.5 & 2.6)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:24:34 UTC

A BBC podcast on the October Revolution. If you don't have a BBC sounds account you can create one for free.

Unit 2 reading recommendations

jlandy4 — 2023-02-06 16:51:21 UTC

Salem (Topic 5)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:19:53 UTC

This documentary summarises the story of the Salem witch-hunts of 1692.

Salem (Topic 5)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:21:11 UTC

This online archive provides maps, court transcripts and many other documents to help you understand what happened in Salem.

Salem (Topic 5)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:22:47 UTC

This episode discusses many issues surrounding the Salem trials. There are also other books and links that you can look at on the page.

Witchcrazes (2.2 especially, but good for the whole topic)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:25:24 UTC

This online sourcebook links to Levack's book (recommended on the reading list), but you can look at it whether you've read Levack's book or not! The interactive timeline & map are particularly useful for consolidating your understanding.

Witchcrazes (Topic 2)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:26:31 UTC

This podcast is a mixture of history & comedy, and is a way to test & enhance your understanding of the witchcrazes.

Witchcrazes (2.4, good for whole topic)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:28:49 UTC

This episode of In Our Time analyses whether the witch-hunts were simple misogyny or something more complex.

Witchcrazes (2.1)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:30:08 UTC

In Our Time investigates the Spanish Inquisition, who were responsible for rooting out heresy in Spain.

Popular Culture (1.4)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:31:04 UTC

This episode of In Our Time looks into the Diet of Worms, in which Martin Luther's criticism triggered the start of the Reformation.

Popular Culture (1.7 & 1.8)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:32:05 UTC

This episode of In Our Time looks into Caxton, who brought the printing press to England.

East Anglia (Topic 4)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:35:34 UTC

Links to free ebook copies of Matthew Hopkins' pamphlet, "The Discovery of Witches", written towards the end of the East Anglian Witchcraze.

East Anglia (Topic 4)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:48:01 UTC

This document contains as much information as we have on those accused as witchcraft in East Anglia 1645-47, as well as, in some cases, details of the legal proceedings against them. Try using 'ctrl F' to search for the names of towns or individuals.

Germany (Topic 3)

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:49:24 UTC

An article which discusses the Holy Roman Empire as the heartland of Early Modern witch-hunting.

Unit 3 reading recommendations

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:51:44 UTC

Unit 4 reading project

jlandy4 — 2023-02-17 17:54:13 UTC

The link to the reading project that you will complete to support your coursework. This is done over the summer holidays and you will get lots more information about it!

Churchill, the Greatest Briton, Hated Gandhi, the Greatest Indian

pburns37 — 2023-03-10 12:14:20 UTC

Churchill and India: Manipulation or Betrayal?

pburns37 — 2023-03-10 12:14:59 UTC

Churchill on India (The Churchill Project)

pburns37 — 2023-03-10 12:15:26 UTC

Activity: Was Britain divided about Indian independence, 1930-47?

pburns37 — 2023-03-10 12:15:58 UTC

How Churchill Led Britain To Victory In The Second World War

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:14:54 UTC

Churchill's Finest Hour- World War II 1939-1945

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:15:43 UTC

How Winston Churchill's Speeches helped to win WW2

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:16:13 UTC

How Winston Churchill Pulled Britain Through The Early Years Of WWII

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:16:52 UTC

Churchill’s Southern Strategy

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:17:59 UTC

CHURCHILL AND HIS GENERALS: THE TASKS OF SUPREME COMMAND

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:20:01 UTC

CHURCHILL: LEADER AND STATESMAN

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:21:40 UTC

Six Minutes in May: How Churchill Unexpectedly Became Prime Minister by Nicholas Shakespeare – review

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:22:41 UTC

CHURCHILL BECOMES PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF DEFENCE

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:23:04 UTC

Darkest Hour: The People Who Helped Shape the Future of Britain in May 1940

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:23:31 UTC

How Winston Churchill And The Conservative Party Lost The 1945 Election

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:23:54 UTC

How did Churchill lose the 1945 general election?

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:24:21 UTC

THE ABDICATION CRISIS

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:51:27 UTC

The Churchillian - 75th anniversary of abdication crisis

pburns37 — 2023-03-16 11:52:17 UTC

The Invention of Russia podcast

pburns37 — 2023-05-14 07:26:18 UTC

This is EXCELLENT for a range of CW questions and to build contextual knowledge. There are interviews with multiple key historians, too!

The Rest is History podcast

jlandy4 — 2023-10-13 15:32:44 UTC

Dominic Sandbrook & Tom Holland have created over 300 podcasts on topics as diverse as Putin's rise to power and the impact of weather on history. Check them out on BBC sounds, but there are more available on Apple podcasts, spotify and other providers.

jlandy4 — 2024-09-11 11:35:39 UTC

A set of films about Stalin - login details:

Username: CSFHISTORY

Password: student123

jlandy4 — 2024-09-11 11:36:17 UTC

A set of films about Stalin - login details:

Username: CSFHISTORY

Password: student123

Witchcrazes (Topic 2)

jlandy4 — 2024-09-16 15:17:30 UTC

An article about Dr Jan Machielsen's book on the Basque Witch Hunt.

jlandy4 — 2025-02-06 17:02:18 UTC

This radio series focuses on how different countries have been formed over time, and is a really interesting approach to learning the history of modern nations.