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A comprehensive overview of the history, government, and culture of the sovereign state of England from the 10th to the 18th century. Learn about the Anglo-Saxon, Norman, Plantagenet, Tudor, and Stuart dynasties, as well as the union with Scotland and the United Kingdom.
The Kingdom of Great Britain was a sovereign state from 1707 to 1800, created by the union of England and Scotland. It was in personal and legislative union with Ireland and had a global empire, but was merged into the United Kingdom in 1801.
- Prehistory (Before AD 43) Prehistory is the time before written records. It’s the period of human history we know the least about, but it’s also the longest by far.
- Romans (AD 43–c.410) In 55–54 BC, Julius Caesar arrived on the shores of Britain, but thanks to guerrilla resistance and bad weather, his conquest was not successful.
- Early Medieval (c.410–1066) The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule and the Norman Conquest are among the most important in English history.
- Medieval (1066–1485) Duke William of Normandy’s resounding triumph over King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 marked the dawn of a new era. The overthrow of the Saxon kingdom of England was to transform the country the Normans conquered, from how it was organised and governed to its language and customs – and perhaps most visibly today, its architecture.
11 hours ago · England, predominant constituent unit of the United Kingdom, occupying more than half of the island of Great Britain. Outside the British Isles, England is often erroneously considered synonymous with the island of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and even with the entire United Kingdom. Despite the political, economic, and cultural ...
A comprehensive overview of the history of England from prehistoric times to the present day, covering its geography, culture, politics, and conflicts. Learn about the origins of the English people, the Roman conquest, the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, the Norman invasion, the Tudors, the Stuarts, the Industrial Revolution, and more.
8 hours ago · United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It comprises the whole of the island of Great Britain—which contains England, Wales, and Scotland—as well as the northern portion of the island of Ireland. Its capital is London.
The Kingdom of England was a country in Western Europe. It was the land in the south of the island of Great Britain. It is now two home nations. The present home nations that were part of the Kingdom of England are England and Wales.
