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Bbc History
An extensive collection of interactives, articles, illustrations, and similar content about history, in all its forms, with particular emphasis on British history, from one of the world's most influential broadcasters.
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National Portrait Gallery
The home on the web of Great Britain's National Portrait Gallery is a repository of the likenesses of famous British men and women. Portraits stretch back in time into the the sixteenth century and run right up to the present. Includes...
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Parliamentary Archives: Parliament and the British Slave Trade
This is an extensive resource dealing with the British Slave Trade from 1600 until it was abolished in 1807. A comprehensive timeline links to additional, supplementary, resources.
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Norman Conquest of Anglo Saxons
A colorful site depicting the Norman Conquest. Background information, description, results and effects of Battle of Hastings included. Also includes timelines, diagrams and worksheets corresponding to the site. Easy to read and navigate.
W. W. Norton
W. W. Norton & Company: Norton Anthology: Victorian Age Topics in Literature
This resource discusses four controversies that concerned the Victorians: evolution, industrialism, what the Victorians called "The Woman Question," and Great Britain's identity as an imperial power. Includes multiple-choice quiz and...
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Bbc: The Normans: Monty's Proud Ancestors?
The author uses an excellent example of a debate he had with Field Marshall Montgomery (of World War 2 fame) in which "Monty" argued it was the Normans who have made England what it is today. The author points out the contributions of...
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Literary Resources: Victorian British
Have you ever wanted to know more about British Victorian literature? Check out this informative site highlighting literary resources from the British Victorian Age. As Professor Jack Lynch, who created the list, has noted, these pages...
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: St. Thomas Aquinas
This site gives a biography of Thomas Aquinas. It discusses his life, theological influence, and his works.
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Victoria Research Web
Track the Victorian Age through this informative research site. This site contains several links to help bridge your knowledge of Victorian research. Don't miss out.
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Holy Cross University: Book of Margery Kempe
A complete summary of medieval Englishwomen Margery Kempe's spiritual journey and an account of how her story came to be written, since she, herself, was illiterate. Site provides an interesting perspective on the Church in England and...
Stanford University
Stanford University: Anglo Saxon & Old English
A selected bibliography for primary and secondary materials, including facsimile texts in Old English, translations into modern English, and scholarship.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Anglo Saxons Invade England
This site from North Park University contains a brief summary of the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons into England around the 5th century.
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British Association for Victorian Studies
Delve into the world of Victorian studies through this informative website. Serves as a resource for individuals seeking more information on the British Victorian Age.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Britain
Encyclopedia entry provides a brief history of ancient Britain. With timeline of events and links to further reading.
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Bbc: History: Churchill: The Gathering Storm
Professor John Charmley discusses whether Churchill has rewritten the history books to portray himself in a better light during the time of Appeasement or had he truly stood alone in his opposition of Hitler during the 1930's.
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Bbc: Hands on History: Ancient Britain
Journey back to ancient Britain by exploring important events in history, building your own stone circle, and creating cave art.
Britain Express
Britain Express: Myths and Legends of Great Britain
Website source with links to the myths and legends of Great Britain.
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Bbc History: Windsor Castle Virtual Tour
Click on "Launch the Virtual Tour" to explore historic Windsor Castle.
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Bbc: History: The British Raj in India 1858 1947
A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more. Archived.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Official Site
This official site from the British Monarchy offers information about the Royal family and the monarchy system. It lists biographies on members of the royal court and family members who perform official duties. It also gives a history of...
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Who Were the Anglo Saxons?
The Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain in starting in AD410. Find out where they came from and what it was like growing up in an Anglo-Saxon village.
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives Learning Curve: British Empire
This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.
Project Britain
Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England
This resource provides information and a timeline about the British Monarchs.
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: St. Thomas Aquinas
Great introduction to Aquinas' life and thought. Describes his entering the Dominican order and discovering the writings of Aristotle. Outlines his theological system and recounts his endorsement by Rome in later centuries. Links are...