The Tudor Century

Author: Ian Dawson

Published in 1993, this is one of the most widely-used A level books on the Tudor period. On publication it was described in 'History Sixth' as the best book on the Tudors for A level students.

It was the first 'bridge-book' designed specifically for A level rather than aiming at both A level and undergraduate audiences. Although recently out of print it can easily be obtained second-hand and can be raided for activities, source exercises and historiography exercises as well as the text.

The Wars of the Roses

Author: Ian Dawson

Useful for Key Stage 3 - contains activities, sources and investigating interpretations. Out of print but easily accessible second-hand.

A Family in the Wars

Authors: Ian Dawson and Pat Dawson

Aimed at Key Stage 2, you can follow 10-year old Matthew and his grandma's investigation of their family history through both World Wars, helping pupils develop a sense of enquiry. Now out of print but accessible second-hand.

Prehistoric Britain

Author: Ian Dawson

Introducing ideas about historical evidence, four prehistoric sites are investigated to see how archaeologists use relic evidence to answer their questions. Now out of print but accessible second-hand.

The Children's Crusade

Author: Douglas Thorburn

Editor: Ian Dawson

Through contemporary records and illustrations, this book explores the motives, values and actions of those involved in the Children's Crusade and enables pupils to understand that historians need to establish the individual views of people involved in past events. Also out of print but accessible second-hand.