IGCSE History Course History is the study of past events. By analysing the past we can more fully understand the present & examine how past events influence the current state of the world. For example, it would be impossible to understand the present social, economic & political climate without referring to the events of the 20th century, or the events of the 1900s (18th century) without looking at the 1800s (17th century). This IGCSE History Home Study course is aimed at those who want an introduction to history in order to either progress to further study at A Level or simply to supplement a varied portfolio of IGCSE/GCSE subjects.