Modern History RESOURCE LIST This list of resources was prepared using the advice provided by the Course Advisory Committee. These resources were available at the time this list was compiled. It is prepared in two parts: PART 1: Resource list PART 2: Useful websites PART 1: Resource list There are no set texts for this course. The following resources are organised by unit and elective. ATAR Year 11 The following listed resources would also be appropriate for the Modern History: General Year 12 Units where relevant. Unit 1 Understanding the modern world – Elective 1: The Enlightenment (1750–1789) Adcock, Rd. M. (2015). South Melbourne, Victoria: Nelson Cengage The Enlightenment. Learning. ISBN 9780170243988 This text is written specifically for senior students and incorporates primary sources and activities to build source analysis skills, including the concepts of perspectives and contestability. It reflects the Australian Curriculum. Elective 2: The American Revolution (1763–1812) Allison, R.J. (2011). Oxford University Press ISBN 9780195312959 The American Revolution. Accessible text covering the causes and consequences of the American Revolution between 1760 and 1800. Cantwell, J. (2005). McGraw Hill Australia. ISBN 0074714104 American Revolution. Text covering key topics related to the American Revolution suitable for senior students incorporating primary sources. Thompson, S. (2004). Collingwood, Victoria: HTAV ISBN 1875585631 Revolution: America. A text of primary sources covering key topics related to the American Revolution with some commentary. Thompson, S. (2010). Collingwood, Victoria: HTAV Forging America (A study in depth series). ISBN 9781875585939 Text covering key topics related to the American Revolution suitable for senior students incorporating primary sources. Elective 3: The French Revolution (1774−1799)
Modern History RESOURCE LIST This list of resources was prepared using the advice provided by the Course Advisory Committee. These resources were available at the time this list was compiled. It is prepared in two parts: PART 1: Resource list PART 2: Useful websites PART 1: Resource list There are no set texts for this course. The following resources are organised by unit and elective. ATAR Year 11 The following listed resources would also be appropriate for the Modern History: General Year 12 Units where relevant. Unit 1 – Understanding the modern world Elective 1: The Enlightenment (1750–1789) Adcock, Rd. M. (2015). The Enlightenment. South Melbourne, Victoria: Nelson Cengage Learning. ISBN 9780170243988 This text is written specifically for senior students and incorporates primary sources and activities to build source analysis skills, including the concepts of perspectives and contestability. It reflects the Australian Curriculum. Elective 2: The American Revolution (1763–1812) Allison, R.J. (2011). The American Revolution. Oxford University Press ISBN 9780195312959 Accessible text covering the causes and consequences of the American Revolution between 1760 and 1800. Cantwell, J. (2005). American Revolution. McGraw Hill Australia. ISBN 0074714104 Text covering key topics related to the American Revolution suitable for senior students incorporating primary sources. Thompson, S. (2004). Revolution: America. Collingwood, Victoria: HTAV ISBN 1875585631 A text of primary sources covering key topics related to the American Revolution with some commentary. Thompson, S. (2010). Forging America (A study in depth series). Collingwood, Victoria: HTAV ISBN 9781875585939 Text covering key topics related to the American Revolution suitable for senior students incorporating primary sources. Elective 3: The French Revolution (1774−1799)
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