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British History
British Civil Wars an excellent tool for teachers seeking materials on the English Civil War including timelines, biographies of key figures, and much more. Battle of Hastings an interesting site for those interested in the last successful invasion of England with links for all the key players in this momentous event in British history. The Bayeux Tapestry provides detailed information for teachers and students concerning the history of the Bayeux Tapestry as well as understanding the Middle Ages. British Empire provides an extensive array of materials from timelines to biographies that help educators review the history of the British Empire. Churchill a companion guide to the PBS series with educational materials covering this exciting statesman. Dr. Livingstone, I Presume is a wonderful site for teaching the British effort to explore Africa and is part of the National Geographic Magic Lantern Series. Elizabeth I a site devoted to the "Virgin Queen" and the last Tudor to sit on the throne of England with a musical accompaniment. Emancipation of Women is offered by Spartacus and provides additional links for key women in the movement and a general history of the suffrage movement. Henry VIII another background site for the Tudor monarch that broke with Rome and set England further apart from the rest of the continent. John Bull and Uncle Sam offers a look at a hundred years of Anglo-American relations in many different areas of interest. Landmarks in History is a fabulous source on the Magna Carta and other important documents in British history available online. Magna Carta a fantastic site from the Avalon Project at Yale and offers teachers the text of the famous charter and supporting materials, such as definitions and an index . Monarchs of Britain a handy tool for those who seek information on all of the rulers of England. Official Website of the British Monarchy offering a history of the monarchy for educators. Oliver Cromwell a site totally devoted to the Lord Protector himself with all types of handy information that will benefit educators at all levels in understanding this fascinating historical figure. Queen Victoria's Empire is a companion to the PBS Empire series with supplemental materials for the VHS program. This Sceptred Isle covers the history of Britain from the Roman invasion to the present and is an excellent source for those seeking a basic understanding of British history and is provided by the BBC. Tudor History provides a chronological approach to understand the importance of the Tudors in ruling England as well as guides and other educational aids. |
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