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History: What if (the road not travelled)
Course details
Course code
Q00017277Course date
Number of classes
10 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Ruislip and UxbridgeTutor
Kate AntoniouFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
"In this course, we will have the opportunity to explore key moments in history and considered the potential outcomes of alternate decisions and events. By examining and discussing counterfactual scenarios, we will have gained a deeper understanding of the complexities of historical events and the long lasting impact of these pivotal moments. Starting with the Battle of Hastings, we will examine the enormous impact of the Norman victory and its consequences. Other topics which will be considered will be the possibility of Henry VIII having received his annulment from Katherine of Aragon from the Pope. How might England be different today if this had been granted. Other topics will include the possibility that the American War of Independence had been avoided. We will also look at the likely outcome if Ireland had been granted Home Rule in 1912. Further counterfactual scenarios will concentrate on both world wars such as Britain not declaring war on Germany in 1914. More recent history will look at possible outcomes if President Kennedy has survived the attack in Dallas in 1963, and
consider the situation had Gorbachev not become leader of the USSR in 1985. Join the class to enjoy speculating on alternative outcomes to major historical events."
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