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Lady Jane Grey: political pawn

Lady Jane Grey: political pawn

How will these resources help you? Lady Jane Grey remains a largely forgotten historical figure and yet her fate marked English history. She is also known as the ‘nine days queen’ and, because of her very short reign – which some consider to be...
Lady Jane Grey: political pawn

Royal women of the Mughal Empire

How will these resources help you? The history of the Mughal Empire, including its rulers and royal women, makes a fascinating case study for students looking at early modern history in a global context or even as a comparative to the more familiar Tudor, Stuart and...
Lady Jane Grey: political pawn

Charles I’s downfall

How will these resources help you? Charles I is often vilified, which makes the approach to teaching about him, his reign and his downfall difficult. Bad king and tyrant, or victim and martyr? It is challenging not to fall into quick moral judgements, yet there are...