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‘The rebellion of 1173-4 was caused by the Henry II’s treatment of his sons.’ Assess the validity of this view.

Between 1173 and 1174, a series of revolts commonly referred to as the Great Rebellion occurred across Henry II’s ‘empire’: Muhlberger illustrates that he faced “nearly simultaneous invasions in Northumbr...

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Answered by Kate R. History tutor
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Why did US foreign policy with China change during Detente?

Nixon was the US leader during Detente, and he shifted the US foreign policy from an attack position to a defense stance. This was because he wanted to contain communism whilst maintaining peaceful coexis...

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Answered by Molly C. History tutor
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To what extent was personal leadership the most important factor in explaining Napoleon's success?

Within the period 1792-1945 personal leadership played a crucial and often dramatic role in military achievement. This view, advocated famously by Antoine-Henri Jomini, is substantiated by history as the ...

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Answered by James M. History tutor
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'The main cause of rebellion in the years 1536 to 1558 was religious disagreements' Assess the validity of this view (25 marks)

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The Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536 was caused primarily due to religious disagreement, Henry VIII’s vigorous religious changes were the main figurehead of the rebel’s g...

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Answered by Melanie L. History tutor
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What is historiography and how can it be used in an exam essay?

Historiography is history as written by academics who are experts in the areas they have studied, and so their commentary and interpretations are regarded as reliable and credible. Though not explicitly n...

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Answered by Chloe R. History tutor
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