Wealth of Nations
On 9 March 1776 Adam Smith published ‘The Wealth of Nations’. It was published in two volumes with books 1-3 in volume 1 and 4&5 in the second volume. Smith’s work was published amid the…
Dan Moorhouse
Effective Study Notes For Acing Your GCSE History ExamsÂ
Preparing for GCSE History exams can feel overwhelming, especially with an extensive syllabus and numerous topics to cover. However, effective study notes can transform your revision experience, making it manageable and enjoyable. The right techniques…
Allied withdrawal from Gallipoli, 1916
On the night of 8/9 January 1916 the Allied withdrawal from Gallipoli was completed. On 22 November 1915 the Allies had decided to withdraw from Gallipoli. The campaign had been intended to break through Ottoman…
7th January 1942: First confirmed sinking of a Japanese vessel by a US submarine.
7th January 1942: First confirmed sinking of a Japanese vessel by a US submarine in the Second World War. USS Pollack was the first US submarine to reach Japanese waters. She had departed from Pearl…
1649: Act of Parliament – to try Charles I for treason
6 January 1649: An Act of the Commons of England Assembled in Parliament, for Erecting of a High Court of Justice, for the Trying and Judging of Charles Stuart, King of England. In 1648 Parliament…
Why History Matters: The Essential Role of Learning the Past in School
History is often seen as a dry and boring subject by many students. However, learning about the past is absolutely essential for all children and young people, no matter their background. Understanding history helps us…