
Events that Changed Great Britain from 1066 to 1714
- 224 pages
- English
- PDF
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Events that Changed Great Britain from 1066 to 1714
About this book
This unique resource describes and evaluates ten of the most important events in British history between the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the Glorious Revolution of 1689 and its aftermath. A full chapter is devoted to each event, and each chapter includes an introduction presenting factual information in a clear, chronological order. Longer, interpretive essays explore the short-term and far-reaching ramifications of the events. Coverage for each event also includes an annotated bibliography of works suitable for students and a full-page illustration. A glossary of terms, a timeline of British history up to 1714, and a chronological list of ruling houses and monarchs help students to better understand the major developments in modern British history, along with their significance and long-term impact.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Timeline
- Preface
- 1. The Norman Conquest, 1066
- 2. The Magna Carta, 1215
- 3. The Rise of Parliament, 1295βc. 1461
- 4. The Hundred Years' War, 1337β1453
- 5. The Wars of the Roses, 1455β1485
- 6. The English Reformation, 1529β1536
- 7. Elizabethan England, 1558β1603
- 8. Civil War and Restoration, 1642β1660
- 9. The Plague and the Fire, 1665β1666
- 10. The Glorious Revolution, 1688β1689
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Appendix B: Ruling Houses and Dynasties
- Index
- About the Editors and Contributors