History Deary not Dreary.

Advantages: Fun and informative
Disadvantages: none

..., comic strips, jokes, poems and letters; although I have not checked I would imagine many a technique for encouraging the young to read. The blurb states 'History with the nasty bits left in! They most certainly do have those nasty bits left in but the books are written in such a way that they come across as unbelievable or humorous. The introduction page is in simple language mainly telling the reader that history can be boring at school or history can be horrible, they tempt the child to read because it makes the child think they will learn something that their teachers or adults will not tell them, which is possibly true as most history is generally taught without humour or trivia. I personally do not have a favourite book as they are all so engaging although I do have favourite times in history as I think most of us do. See if...

teacherofhooch 19.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of Horrible Histories

American History X

Advantages: Great plot, superb characters and a theme that needed to be discussed
Disadvantages: violent

.... However, I would totally defend the film because to me it's actually a good piece of art. Rather than making a lovely dove semi violent movie, the director when for the honest and brutal truth about the Aryan gangs, the racial hatred in the world and what can happen in prison (if you bend down for the soap). Quick Info on the Director: Tony Kaye is actually an English Director born in London, 1952. Unfortunately American History X was his only feature film, which to me was a real shame is this film really bought out the best in the director, but he stuck around directing music videos and continued doing lower key documentaries and so on. But his biggest accolade was this film. Basic Plot Outline (Well its actually quite complicated) Ok well ill try my best to explain the general plot of the story, without having to give away too...

jaygami1986 08.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of American History X (DVD)

History of the ashes sport dvd

Advantages: Read Opp
Disadvantages: Read Opp

...history of the ashes Back in eighteen eighty two a test match series between england and australia started a regular feature for cricket fans. The eighteen eighty two series provided a victory for england, and it was the australian's who got a request granted to play a fourth test match, and whilst they won, it was england who got to keep the famous ern where the ashes are kept. The series is played every two years, though only once every four years back here in England. this dvd lasts two hours eleven minutes, and it provides a historical platform in terms of cricketing. clips shown of great catches, supreme batting performances, and legendary bowlers of cricket's all time, hall of cricketing fame. The dvd also is interesting to see how world war one and two affected english cricket. the results of the ashes are mainly...

costas1234 25.04.2008 (19.06.2009) · Read review
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Review of History Of The Ashes (DVD)

American History X

Advantages: Edward Norton; Dialogue; Tension; Story
Disadvantages: Propaganda

..."We're so hung up on this notion that we have some obligation to help the struggling black man, you know. Cut him some slack until he can overcome these historical injustices. It's crap. I mean, Christ, Lincoln freed the slaves, like, what? 130 years ago. How long does it take to get your act together?" --Derek Vinyard Edward Norton is one of those rare contemporary actors that you know whatever movie he's going to be in it's going to be good. American History X is by no means an exception, with Norton phenomenal in his performance as an ex-neo-Nazi attempting to prevent his brother from pursuing the path he did. Edward Furlong (Terminator 2) plays the young skinhead Danny Vinyard, criticised by his teacher (Avery Brooks) for turning in a paper on Mein Kampf. The black teacher then instructs Danny to create a report...

andycarrington 10.02.2009 · Read review
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History at Keele

Advantages: Great scenery, fun lecturers, wide range of topics
Disadvantages: Disorganistion of admin

...ranges in topics and covers the majority of history (except the really ancient stuff) so is really interesting. I've always been more inclined to study modern history before, but I've had a good insight into more medieval history as well, which has been a bonus. Apart from the general disorganisation of the place, I think it's fab! The workload is never *too* bad, it just depends how hard you like to push yourself. And the quality of teaching is generally very good!...

nutter_but_nice 04.04.2007 · Read review
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Review of History

Making History Enjoyable

Advantages: An intelligently crafted film
Disadvantages: Extras not worth watching repeatedly

.... Concerned that the education they are receiving from their previous teachers Mr Hector and Mrs Lintott will educate them in subjects but not in getting through, the headmaster hires Mr Irwin to give them what he calls the necessary "polish". Mrs Lintott is to teach history, Mr Hector general studies and Mr Irwin is to teach them the best way to pass the entrance exams and get the places they all seek; some more enthusiastically than others. We get to follow the boys during this last term and the final examination and interview process which would see them accepted or otherwise to their chosen university. Although we get to see a little bit of their home lives, generally the focus is within the classroom and the majority of the film takes place in the school. The interaction between the students and the known and well loved, if not entirely...

Soho_Black 25.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of The History Boys (DVD)

A History of Violence with a coffeepot

Advantages: Great acting, good plot on the whole
Disadvantages: Confusing at times, could have been better

...The role of Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings films seems to have led to full exposure for Viggo Mortenson. The 2005 film 'A History of Violence' directed by David Cronenberg has Mortenson as the lead in an intricately woven gangster film, and features a good cast and some top acting. It is 92 minutes long. The Plot Tom Spall and his wife and two children lead a quiet life in the small town of Millbrook. Tom works in their cafe, and one day foils a robbery by an act of heroism. Surrounded by local media who are keen to get the exclusive on some action in a town where nthing ever happens, Tom's face ends up on local and national TV. This leads to a series of events that would have anyone asking questions. Tom is confronted by a mysterious 'stranger', Carl Fogarty, who seems to believe Tom is someone he is not - a former gangster...

pmcds 14.03.2008 · Read review
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Review of The History Of Violence (DVD)

american history x

Advantages: true to life very strong
Disadvantages: could have made a follow up

...This film is one of the best films ever made the story is exellent and is very true to life, I have bought american history x and i realy enjoy it and its a film that can be watched time and time again, the endin is good because there could have been a follow up but there wasn't one made. American history x is about black and white people back in the day, they did not get on and white men and women joined racist groups, and went on rampages all endin in deaths and jail the story show that times and people both change the film is a realy good watch for 18+ well worth buying, its an older film and is quit cheap to buy....

rickov2009 10.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of American History X (DVD)

Generally Chaotic

Advantages: Multiplayer, nice animation, quirky
Disadvantages: Pales into obscurity versus todays technology

...I decided to write a review of this seeing as I've never met anyone else who has ever heard of this bar my own brother. we used to while away the time on this simplistic army game. The game is named after one of the storyline's main General's. The conflict in question is between the blue forces of 'General Chaos' and the red troops of 'General Havoc.' The game is a very cartoony offering from EA, released in 1994 on SEGA Mega Drive. It is a mulitplayer compatible game and two players can play either co-op or against each other, and if I'm not mistaken, it was also possible to play 4 player with use of the special multiplayer pads. I no longer own this game and as a result am reviewing this from hazy childhood memory. The two main game modes are firstly a kind of 'campaign mode' where players compete against the computer for specific...

BZ2886 19.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of General Chaos (Mega Drive)

From Neanderthal to Blair - A British History

Advantages: A humorously irreverent look at British history.
Disadvantages: None for me. Too English for some?

...*** The Author *** Sean Lang studied history at Oxford, has written conventional history books and reviewed textbooks in The Times Educational Supplement. He has been teaching history for over twenty years in schools and university, and he thanks his students for helping to inspire him to write this entertaining history book, which is not the kind usually found in school. Other ?For Dummies? books by this engaging historian that I intend to read are European History and Twentieth Century History. *** Who Would Appreciate It? *** I believe that the readers who would appreciate this book most will have the sort of basic knowledge of British history gained by completing a British secondary school education, even if they thought history lessons were tedious and didn?t pay much attention. I would hope this book would...

luckyarchers 26.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of British History for Dummies - Sean Lang