LRC EDUCATION: EMPOWER YOUR KNOWLEDGE
The Middle Ages in British history is a very complex time that spans roughly from the end of the 5th century to the early Modern Age, set approximately around 1485.
A comprehensive outline of the major characterising events allows students to understand better the powerful impact it had on its history and literature affecting also social life, economic development, and deep language changes.
This fourth and last video lesson dedicated to The Tudor Dynasty is centred on the figure of Elizabeth I, the Queen. © L. R. Capuana
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
This is a second video lesson dedicated to The Tudor Dynasty and it is about Henry VIII. © L. R. Capuana
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 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
The Plantagenet Dynasty was founded by Henry II, grandson of the late Henry I. He was the first king both of England and France. Under his reign he implemented many crucial reforms. The last of the Plantagenet kings was also the one who gave way to the Hundred Years’ war ending his dynasty. The Black Death and the political turmoil that ensued also caused the end of Feudalism and great changes in the society of the early 14th Century.
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.
The development of a nation.
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
