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History of England by period

  • Roman BritainIn 55 BC, Julius Caesar landed on the coast of Kent with two legions and a small cavalry force. He intended to conquer Britain as part of his Gallic Wars but…
  • England in the Late Middle AgesHenry III took the throne in 1216 while much of his continental holdings were occupied by French forces. Barons rebelled against him during what became known…
  • English RenaissanceScholars argue over the exact moment when the English Renaissance began. Some point to the late 15th century while others insist it started in the early 16th…
  • Victorian eraQueen Victoria ascended to the throne on the 20th of June 1837 following the death of her uncle William IV. Her reign lasted for sixty-three years and seven…