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Nobility - GCSE History Definition

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Nobility refers to a social class that is usually ranked just below the royalty in a hierarchical society. In historical times, members of the nobility were often landowners and had special titles like Duke, Earl, or Baron. They held significant power and privilege, often advising the monarch or ruling over a region on their behalf. Nobility was usually inherited, meaning families passed down their noble status from one generation to the next. Understanding the role of the nobility is important for GCSE History students to learn about how societies were structured and governed in the past.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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