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Tudor History: The Tudor Monarchs From 1485 1603
A history of the Tudor Kings and Queens who ruled England from 1485-1603. The site contains biographies, cultural, and historical data.
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Historic Royal Palaces: Hampton Court Palace: Young Henry Viii
Henry VIII remains a personality of much interest even today. Explore his biography from handsome, educated young man to grumpy king.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Shakespeare's Life and Times: History and Politics
This section on the life and times of Shakespeare addresses the stories behind his 'histories'.
BBC
Bbc: Norman Conquest Background
The BBC provides the background and key events of the Norman Conquest. Other features include The Bayeux Tapestry, the Conquest and its Aftermath, War and Technology and The Battle of Hastings game. Archived.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Edward the Confessor
History for Kids presents a history of Edward the Confessor, an Anglo-Saxon King of England, stepson of Canute the Great, and the last king from the House of Wessex. Site includes resources for teachers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Henry Viii for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Henry VIII, Renaissance king of England who split from the Catholic Church and was married six times on this site.
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Etc: Maps Etc: England After the Treaty of Chippenham, Ad 878
A map of England, Wales, and southern Scotland in AD 878 after the Treaty of Chippenham (also known as the Treaty of Wedmore) between King Alfred of the Anglo-Saxons and the Danish King Guthrum, which ended this period of Viking invasion...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King John
The King of England from April 6, 1199, until his death, October 18, 1216.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 640
A map of England in AD 640 in the time of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and of Penda of Mercia, the last pagan Anglo-Saxon king. The map shows the extent of Christian England in Northumbria and the Anglo-Saxons of the southeast, the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, May 1, 1643
A map of England and Wales as they were on May 1, 1643, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English Civil...
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Etc: Maps Etc: England and Wales, November 23, 1644
A map of England and Wales as they were on November 23, 1644, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, 1649 1910
A map of England and Wales from the time of the beheading of King Charles I (1649) to 1910. This map shows counties, major cities and towns, rivers, and terrain.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 626
A map of England and Wales in AD 626 at the beginning of the campaign against West Saxons by the Northumbrian King Eadwine (Edwin). The map is color-coded to show the kingdoms under the influence of North Humberland, the territory of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, 1485 1603
A map of England and Wales during the Tudor Dynasty (1485-1603) founded by Henry VII and ending at the death of Elizabeth I. The boundaries of the Welsh Counties are given as settled by the Laws in Wales Act of 1543 during the reign of...
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Etc: Maps Etc: England and Wales, December 9, 1643
A map of England and Wales as they were on December 9th, 1643, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English...
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Etc: England During the Stuart Period, 1603 1714
This is a map of England and Wales during the Stuart Period, from the ascension of King James I in1603 to the death of Queen Anne in 1714. This map shows major cities of the time, major river ways, topography, and political boundaries....
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 878
A map of England at the time of the Treaty of Wedmore in AD 878. This map shows the Kingdom of Alfred of Wessex, the territory of the Danelaw (lands under Viking expansion over the Anglo-Saxons), and the route of Rolf the Ganger (Rollo,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King Richard Iii
King of England; son of Richard, Duke of York, a descendant of Edmund, Duke of York, fifth son of Edward III.; born in Fotheringhay Castle, Oct. 2, 1452.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King John
John (24 December 1167 - 19 October 1216) reigned as King of England from 6 April 1199, until his death. John acquired the nicknames of "Lackland" for his lack of an inheritance as the youngest son and for his loss of territory to...
BBC
Bbc: History: Kings and Queens Through Time Timeline
Each British monarch beginning with Henry III is represented in this timeline. Click on the monarch's portrait to access "fast facts," the monarch's family tree, and links to further information about the monarch's life or reign. Archived.
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Web Gallery of Art: King James I of England
An image of "King James I of England", created by Paulus Van Somerz (Oil on canvas, 196 x 120 cm).
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Colonial Hall: Rufus King 1755 1827
A biography of this delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1788 from Massachusetts. He later served as the American ambassador to England.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Magna Carta
This site from the University of Evansville provides a full translation (from the original Latin) of the Magna Carta.