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OCR Ancient History AS and A Level Component 2

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This textbook comprehensively covers OCR Ancient History AS and A Level Component 2, including the compulsory Period Study on The Julio-Claudian Emperors and three optional Depth Studies focusing on the Breakdown of the Late Republic, the Flavians, and Roman Britain. It explores key historical questions such as Augustus's constitutional reforms, the fall of the Roman Republic, Imperial image reinvention under the Flavians, and daily life in Roman Britain. Expertly written by experienced teachers, the book offers clear narrative, analysis of ancient sources, helpful study features, and exam preparation guidance.
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OCR Ancient History AS and A Level Component 2 is ideal for students undertaking AS and A-Level Ancient History courses, particularly those following the OCR specification. It is also useful for teachers seeking structured content and exam support materials.

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This textbook supports the specification for AS and A-Level Ancient History (first teaching September 2017). It covers the whole of Component 2, both the compulsory Period Study and the three optional Depth Studies:

Period Study: The Julio-Claudian Emperors, 31 BCโ€“AD 68 by Robert Cromarty and James Harrison

Depth Study: The Breakdown of the Late Republic, 88โ€“31 BC by Steve Matthews

Depth Study: The Flavians, AD 68โ€“96 by Robert Cromarty

Depth Study: Ruling Roman Britain, AD 43โ€“c.128 by James Harrison

How did Augustus change the Roman Constitution? Why was the Roman Republic doomed to fail? How did the Flavians re-invent the Imperial image? What was life like in Roman Britain?

These are the sort of questions that you are required to consider for A-Level Ancient History. This textbook guides you through the use of power and politics in the Roman Senate and Imperial court from the Late Republic into the Principate. It considers individual ambition against the need for change, and substantive action against image and deception.

The ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by experts and experienced teachers in a clear and accessible narrative. Ancient literary and visual sources are described and analysed, with supporting images. Helpful student features include study questions, further reading, and boxes focusing on key people, events, and terms. Practice questions and exam guidance prepare students for assessment.

A Companion Website is available at www.bloomsbury.com/anc-hist-as-a-level.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350015272

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 268.0mm

Weight: 820g

Pages: 344

About the Author

Robert Cromarty is Head of Classics at Wellington College, UK.

James Harrison teaches Classics at Saint Felix School, Southwold, UK, and is an experienced examiner.

Steve Matthews teaches Classics at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, UK.

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