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British
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History of the British Isles
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History by topic, in roughly chronological order (more sources of information for some periods than others) |
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British Isles history through maps - from the Ancient Celts to the Falklands War |
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Early history of the British Isles - Celts and Romans with dates |
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Useful site |
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Extensive listing of Anglo-Saxon names from Bede's 'A History of the English Church and People' completed in 731 A.D. |
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Anglo-Saxon period. Art, culture, history, language links... |
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Anglo-Saxon England. Lots of links. |
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Warfare, despite its economic and appalling humanitarian costs, has stimulated the adoption of innovations from coinage to the national debt. |
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"Among the results of the Viking invasions of England was an enormous increase in the production of coins." |
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"A subject of controversy even before his death in 1485, over the last fifteen years, Richard has again undergone reinvention" |
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Aug. 22, 1485 Henry Tudor wins battle of Bosworth becoming Henry VII -- to Mar 24, 1603 Elizabeth I dies at the age of 69 |
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"The reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I were the period in English history referred to as "Tudor." " |
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"Very Important People - A millennium of historical characters that have shaped history" |
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Ann Boleyn's menus and other information about her |
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More on Ann Boleyn -- also Henry VIII and the foundation of The Church of England. |
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Sir Thomas Wyatt worked for Henry VIII and was charged with treason. |
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"Elizabeth's mother was Henry's second wife, Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth became Queen of England in 1558 and reigned until her death in 1603. " |
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Modern History Sourcebook: Elizabeth I: The Spanish Armada 1588 |
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Elizabeth I's words to her troops in the battle against the Spanish Armada in 1588 |
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" Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Why did he do it and what else was happening at the time." Useful site with sounds and help windows. |
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'The Gunpowder Plot Village' and Guy Fawkes |
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Early British History Learning Centre. Part of The History Channel UK's History Classroom. A resource for students of history, with articles, links and interactive learning aids. |
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War of 1812 Website- War of 1812 Articles, Books, Reenactment information, Quizes, links.... |
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Napoleonic Wars site. "This "1812 experience" is comprised of numerous articles, quality book reviews and offers, extensive links, and the largest collection of War of 1812 images on the internet." |
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Articles about World War I |
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World War II links |
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"This informative site is intended
for enthusiasts of the history of World War 1939-1945, the greatest
and most destructive military conflict the world has known, told
in detail a day-by-day history."
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