{"id":333,"date":"2009-10-31T22:07:37","date_gmt":"2009-11-01T03:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/?page_id=333"},"modified":"2021-06-12T14:18:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-12T18:18:51","slug":"introduction-to-british-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/subjects\/history\/introduction-to-british-history-2\/introduction-to-british-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to British History – Level 1 & 2 – 3 Year Option"},"content":{"rendered":"

LEVELS 1 AND 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

This study is intended as an introduction to British history for British students at Level 1 or 2 and for American students at Level 2. There are both three year and two year options, with a choice of a faster or lighter pace:<\/p>\n

British Students<\/span><\/strong>
\nLevel 1 – Three Year Option————–British History to 1901<\/a>
\nLevel 2 – Two Year Option—————-British History to 1901<\/span><\/p>\n

American Students<\/strong><\/span>
\nLevel 2 – Two Year “Light” Option——-British History to 1601 (Background to American History)<\/a>
\n(Use first two years only of the three year course)<\/p>\n

Level 2 – Three Year Option————–British History to 1901<\/a><\/p>\n

The course uses a substantial narrative history book by H.E.Marshall as the key text, together with supplementary Catholic history material. If this is all you manage to read, your child will still have a good grounding in the history of Britain, though ideally you should also try to read at least one of the recommended reading books each term. For those who enjoy history and have time to include more, we have included suggestions for further reading arranged by period and level.<\/p>\n

Use our lesson plans<\/a> show you how the two main texts fit together.<\/p>\n

Key Texts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong><\/a> by H.E.Marshall<\/p>\n

Our Lady’s Dowry<\/strong><\/a> by Kathryn Faulkner<\/p>\n

Recommended Reference Book: \u00a0Kingfisher Children’s Encyclopedia of British History<\/a><\/strong> – useful for pictures, timelines and general reference.<\/em><\/p>\n

Optional Further Reading\u00a0Britannia <\/strong><\/a>by Geraldine McCaughrean – one hundred short stories from British history. Colorful illustrations.<\/em><\/p>\n

Two other good older books that are now unfortunately out of print:<\/p>\n

People in History <\/strong><\/a>by R.J.Unstead – forty-six short biographies of notable figures from British history. (Out of print)<\/em><\/p>\n

Note<\/em>: This book was originally published in four separate volumes. If buying a used copy, check whether it is the full version or one of the small volumes. The number of pages is a good indicator – my full copy has 512 pages.<\/p>\n

The Fearless Treasure <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Noel Streatfeild –<\/strong> social history, told through the eyes of children. (Out of print)<\/em><\/p>\n

See further reading<\/strong><\/a> for list of books arranged by period and level.<\/p>\n

See this page for\u00a0chapters from both books listed in reading order<\/a><\/p>\n

See the\u00a0Teachers’ notes for Our Island Story<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Note: Younger Children<\/span><\/p>\n

Good historical fiction is rarely written for young children and most of the recommended reading is more suitable for older children (age 8+). If you are using this course with a 6 or 7 year old you may prefer to skip the recommended reading books, and choose from the optional books for Level 1 instead.<\/p>\n

THREE YEAR OPTION<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n


\nYEAR 1<\/strong>\n

Term 1:<\/strong> (55BC-597AD)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Ch.1 to 13 (Roman Conquest to King Arthur)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Ch.1 to 4 (Glastonbury to St. Columba)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading:\u00a0The Eagle of the Ninth <\/a><\/strong>by Rosemary Sutcliff – first of a classic trilogy set in Roman Britain\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

or\u00a0And God Blessed the Irish<\/strong><\/a> by Chris Driscoll – story of St.Patrick told for younger children.<\/em><\/p>\n

Term 2:<\/strong> (597-1066)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.14 to 24 (Conversion of England to Battle of Hastings)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry\u00a0<\/strong>Ch.5 to 12 (St. Columba to St. Edward the Confessor)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading: <\/strong>Augustine Came to Kent <\/strong><\/a><\/em>by Barbara Willard [Bethlehem Books<\/a>] – the story of an Anglo-Saxon boy brought up in Rome, who travels to England with his father as part of St. Augustine’s mission to convert the Anglo-Saxons.
\nor\u00a0Beorn the Proud <\/strong><\/a><\/em>by Madeleine Polland [Bethlehem Books] – a 12 year old Irish girl sees her village destroyed by Viking raiders and is taken captive by Beorn, a Viking boy. A strong Christian theme, as the girl is determined not to abandon her Christian faith and tries to teach the young Viking that humility can be better than pride. Top quality historical fiction for children.<\/p>\n

Term 3:<\/strong> (1066-1216)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.25 to 36 (William the Conqueror to Magna Carta)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.13 to 18 (Norman bishops to Stephen Langton)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading:\u00a0<\/strong>The Hidden Treasure of Glaston <\/strong><\/a><\/em>by Eleanor Jewett [Bethlehem Books] – a crippled boy is left at Glastonbury Abbey during the reign of Henry II.
\nor If All The Swords in England <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Barbara Willard [Bethlehem Books] – twin boys find themselves separated, one in the service of King Henry II and the other a clerk in the entourage of the future saint Thomas Becket.<\/p><\/div>

\n

YEAR 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Term 1:<\/strong> (1216-1378)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.37-48 (Henry III to Edward III)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry<\/strong>\u00a0(Monks, Friars, Churches and Cathedrals)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading:\u00a0<\/strong>Castle Diary: the Journal of Tobias Burgess, Page<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>by R. Platt and C. Riddell – illustrated account of the life of a young page in a medieval castle. Fun!<\/p>\n

Term 2:<\/strong> (1378-1509)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.49-61 (Richard II to Henry VII)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry<\/strong>\u00a0(Mystics, Mystery Plays and Pilgrimages)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading:<\/strong>The Woolpack <\/strong><\/a><\/em>[US title: The Merchant’s Mark<\/strong>] <\/em>by Cynthia Harnett – two children uncover a plot to ruin the boy’s father, a wool merchant. Gives a very detailed and accurate picture of the late medieval wool trade. The story includes childhood betrothal.<\/p>\n

Term 3:<\/strong> (1509-1601)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.62-73 (Tudors)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry\u00a0<\/strong>(English Reformation)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading:\u00a0<\/strong>Cue for Treason <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Geoffrey Trease – two runaway children fall in with a group of strolling players. An adventure story involving Shakespeare and a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.<\/p><\/div>

\n

YEAR 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Term 1:<\/strong> (1601-1688)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.74-86 (Stuarts)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry<\/strong>\u00a0(Gunpowder Plot; Penal Times)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading:\u00a0<\/strong>The Children of the New Forest <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Captain Maryatt – classic 19th century fiction about a family of children forced to fend for themselves during the English Civil War.<\/p>\n

Term 2: <\/strong>(1688-1820)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story\u00a0<\/strong>Ch.87-98 (William III to George III)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry\u00a0<\/strong>(Catholic Survival and Emancipation)<\/p>\n

Term 3: <\/strong>(1820-1901)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.99-110 (George IV to Victoria)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry<\/strong>\u00a0(Oxford Movement, Restoration of Hierarchy and Growth)<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

TWO YEAR OPTION<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n

YEAR 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Term 1:<\/strong> (55BC-801AD)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.1 to 17 (Roman Conquest to King Alfred)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry\u00a0<\/strong>Ch.1 to 9 (Glastonbury to Masterpieces of the North)<\/p>\n

Links<\/em><\/strong>
\n Chapters from both books listed in reading order<\/a>
\nTeachers’ notes<\/a> for Our Island Story<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading<\/strong>:\u00a0The Eagle of the Ninth <\/a><\/strong><\/em>by Rosemary Sutcliff – first of a classic trilogy set in Roman Britain
\n<\/strong><\/em>or Augustine Came to Kent <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Barbara Willard – the story of an Anglo-Saxon boy brought up in Rome, who travels to England with his father as part of St. Augustine’s mission to convert the Anglo-Saxons.<\/p>\n

Term 2:<\/strong> (801-1216)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.18 to 36 (Aethelred to King John)
\nCatholic History<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.10 to 18 (The New Monks to Stephen Langton)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading: <\/strong>Beorn the Proud<\/strong><\/a><\/em>by Madeleine Polland [Bethlehem Books<\/a>] – a 12 year old Irish girl sees her village destroyed by Viking raiders and is taken captive by Beorn, a Viking boy. A strong Christian theme, as the girl is determined not to abandon her Christian faith and tries to teach the young Viking that humility can be better than pride. Top quality historical fiction for children.
\nor The Hidden Treasure of Glaston <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Eleanor Jewett [Bethlehem Books] – a crippled boy is left at Glastonbury Abbey during the reign of Henry II.
\nor If All The Swords in England <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Barbara Willard [Bethlehem Books] -\u201c twin boys find themselves separated, one in the service of King Henry II and the other a clerk in the entourage of the future saint Thomas Becket.<\/p>\n

Term 3:<\/strong> (1216-1461)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.37 to 55 (King John to King Henry VI)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry<\/strong>\u00a0(Monks, Friars, Cathedrals, Pilgrimages)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Castle Diary: the Journal of Tobias Burgess<\/strong>, Page <\/strong><\/a><\/em>by R.Platt and C.Riddell – illustrated account of the life of a young page in a medieval castle. Fun!<\/p><\/div>

\n

YEAR 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Term 1:<\/strong> (1461-1601)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.56-73 (Edward IV to Elizabeth)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry<\/strong>\u00a0(English Reformation)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The Woolpack <\/a><\/strong><\/em>[US title:<\/strong> The Merchant’s Mark<\/strong><\/em>]<\/strong> by Cynthia Harnett – two children uncover a plot to ruin the boy’s father, a wool merchant. Gives a very detailed and accurate picture of the late medieval wool trade. The story includes childhood betrothal. (Only in print in the UK)
\n<\/em>or <\/em><\/em><\/em>Cue for Treason <\/strong><\/a><\/em>by Geoffrey Trease – two runaway children fall in with a group of strolling players. An adventure story involving Shakespeare and a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. (Only in print in the UK).<\/p>\n

Term 2:<\/strong> (1601-1760)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story\u00a0<\/strong>Ch.73-94 (James I to George II)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry\u00a0<\/strong>(Saints, Martyrs and Plots)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The Children of the New Forest<\/strong> by Captain Maryatt – classic 19th century fiction about a family of children forced to fend for themselves during the English Civil War.<\/em><\/p>\n

Term 3:<\/strong> (1760-1901)<\/p>\n

Our Island Story<\/strong>\u00a0Ch.95-110 (George III to Victoria)
\nOur Lady’s Dowry<\/strong>\u00a0(Emancipation and Restoration)<\/p>\n

Recommended Reading: <\/strong>Sun Faster, Sun Slower <\/strong><\/em><\/a>by Meriol Trevor [Bethlehem Books] – aspects of the Catholic history of England seen through the eyes of two children who find themselves slipping back into the past and witnessing events involving previous generations of their family.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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