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The purpose of the Advanced Higher History course is to help students develop their knowledge and understanding of historical themes, and complex historical issues as well as evaluate sources and draw conclusions from them. By studying this course, students will be able to engage in historical debate and gain a deeper appreciation of the forces that have shaped historical developments. This is the only Study Guide available for the Advanced Higher History course and will equip students with not only the knowledge but also the skills needed to fulfil their potential in this subject. The Study Guide will help students: Remember key course content through clear, concise explanations and summaries that have been written specifically for the SQA course Avoid common mistakes with Don't forget pointers and recaps of key information Stretch understanding with Things to do and think about Fill in any gaps in knowledge by examining the contents and identifying any weaker areas Learn independently with all the essential information outlined in the Study Guide Through using this Study Guide, students can develop a conceptual understanding of the past, a critical analysis of existing historical research and an understanding of the relationship between factors that contribute to complex historical events and their impact. Through independent study, they can also gain useful analytical skills through the use of sources relating to authorship and purpose, perspective and historical context.