Take a fresh look at life in 20th century Britain, through the eyes of those whose history has too often been neglected. This is the first time that a school textbook has woven together experiences of disability, the LGBTQ+ community, women and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, against the backdrop of key events and changes in this 80-year period. b” Add a new dimension to familiar topics. /bWhile the Roaring Twenties were in full swing, what were the experiences of disabled ex-servicemen? What opportunities did women have? Structured around topics that are already taught at KS3, this book makes it easy for you to see how and where you can tell a more representative history.brbrb” Diversify your KS3 curriculum/b. Designed to be used flexibly, the enquiries can be slotted into any schemes of work that you follow. Mindful of the time constraints of KS3, the authors have ensured that the book is suitable for self-guided homework tasks - as well as classwork - with accessible language throughout.brbrb” Think like a historian. /bThe 'Making History' feature shines a light on the work of academics, showing pupils that history is a construction of the past and highlighting the challenges of finding some people in records. Introducing sources and interpretations in this thought-provoking way provides a skills springboard for GCSE and A-level.brbrb” Trust the academic seal of approval. /bThe authors have worked with nine historians from the very start of the project, who have reviewed the content to ensure that the historiography is accurate and up to date.brbr---brbrA NEW FOCUS ON...brbrbThe textbooks that belong in your classroom./bbrbThe people and stories that belong in your curriculum./bbr

Meet the people, visit the places and hear the stories that do justice to Black British history. This is the first school textbook of this century that focuses solely on the history of Black people in Britain - and approaches that history with the rigour, relevance and extensive research that it deserves. b” Diversify your KS3 curriculum. /bDesigned to be used flexibly, the book contains enquiries that can be slotted easily into your schemes of work. Structured into three key periods, with a mix of depth, site and thematic enquiries, it provides numerous opportunities for you to incorporate Black British history at KS3.brbrb” Focus on real people. /bDepth enquiries examine individual Black lives within different periods from 1500 to present, using historical concepts such as causation and significance to explore their stories. Unique sources bring the individuals to life and also highlight the complexity of relations between Black and White people in British society.brbrb” Understand the importance of place. /bSite enquiries on London, Liverpool, Cardiff and Bristol illustrate how crucial Black communities were - and are - for the flourishing of Black identity.brbrb” Look at the 'big picture'. /bThematic enquiries on music and sport help pupils to think about change and continuity in the experiences of Black people over the centuries. Interludes between enquiries zoom out to show what was going on nationally and globally, creating a backdrop to the history of Black lives in Britain.brbrb” Trust the experts in this field. The textbooks that belong in your classroom. The people and stories that belong in your curriculum. Look at topics through a different lens, see the past from many perspectives and question traditional narratives. This exciting series comprises three titles:br” Black Lives in Britain, c.1500-present

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