OUTLINE OF THE MIDDLE AGES – part 1 –

A useful outline to learn English history in Medieval Times; this one is dedicated to the Normans’ Conquest and the end of the Anglo-Saxon’s rule.

Video Lesson n. 4 on The Tudor Dynasty – Elizabeth I

This fourth and last video lesson dedicated to The Tudor Dynasty is centred on the figure of Elizabeth I, the Queen. © L. R. Capuana

Video Lesson n. 3 on The Tudor Dynasty – Edward VII and Mary I

In this third video lesson on The Tudor Dynasty I outline how King Henry VIII, after the schism with the Catholic Church, succeeded in securing the Tudor dynasty and briefly … Continue reading Video Lesson n. 3 on The Tudor Dynasty – Edward VII and Mary I

Video Lesson n. 2 on The Tudor Dynasty – Henry VIII

This is a second video lesson dedicated to The Tudor Dynasty and it is about Henry VIII. © L. R. Capuana

Video Lesson n. 1 on The Tudor Dynasty – Henry VII

This is the first of a series of short video lessons dedicated to The Tudor Dynasty. I strongly recommend you study attentively the notes on this chapter regarding the Hundred … Continue reading Video Lesson n. 1 on The Tudor Dynasty – Henry VII

THE TUDOR DYNASTY

THE TUDOR DYNASTY Before discussing the rise of the Tudor dynasty it is necessary to step back and analyse some of the most important events that led Henry VII Tudor … Continue reading THE TUDOR DYNASTY

OUTLINES – THE MIDDLE AGES

http://www.tumblr.com   1066-Norman Conquest   William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy became William I 1066-1087 End of Anglo-Saxon rule Introduction of Feudal System Domesday Book Separation of clerical and lay … Continue reading OUTLINES – THE MIDDLE AGES

THE MIDDLE AGES part 2

The Normans and the Plantagenet’s Dynasties William I was succeeded on the throne, first by his son William II (1087-1100), and later by his son Henry I (1100-1135). They both … Continue reading THE MIDDLE AGES part 2

THE MIDDLE AGES – part 1

Political stability brought about economic prosperity and cultural growth and beauty. The development of Britain thanks to long-term changes and deep insight of its rulers.

King Alfred the Great

FROM THE GREAT INVASIONS TO THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS

The development of a nation.

FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Timeline 8000 BC 2500 BC 700 BC 55 BC 43-47 AD 122-126 AD 409 AD The Iberians Stonehenge Celtic invasion Julius Caesar invaded Britain Roman Conquest under Claudius Hadrian’s Wall … Continue reading FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE ROMAN EMPIRE