Investigate the career of the renowned German composer, Ludwig van Beethoven, with a particular emphasis on his creation of the Fifth Symphony.

Examine the transformation of the British Empire from 1910 to its current form as the Commonwealth of Nations. What are some significant distinctions between the imperialist Britain of the Victorian and Edwardian periods and the Britain of today?

Identify the factors that contributed to the onset of WWI, and detail Britain's role in the conflict.

Explore the history of the class structure in Britain. What were some of the political, social, and economic challenges faced by the working class and the middle class in 1910? How do these issues relate to Forster's portrayal of Leonard and Jacky Bast?