Events that Changed Great Britain from 1066 to 1714

Description

This unique resource describes and evaluates ten of the most important events in British history between the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the Glorious Revolution of 1689 and its aftermath. A full chapter is devoted to each event, and each chapter includes an introduction presenting factual information in a clear, chronological order. Longer, interpretive essays explore the short-term and far-reaching ramifications of the events. Coverage for each event also includes an annotated bibliography of works suitable for students and a full-page illustration. A glossary of terms, a timeline of British history up to 1714, and a chronological list of ruling houses and monarchs help students to better understand the major developments in modern British history, along with their significance and long-term impact. Contents Illustrations Timeline Preface 1. The Norman Conquest, 1066 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Frederick Suppe 2. The Magna Carta, 1215 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Linda E. Mitchell 3. The Rise of Parliament, 1295–c. 1461 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Mark K. Vaughn 4. The Hundred Years' War, 1337–1453 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Douglas Biggs 5. The Wars of the Roses, 1455–1485 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Kristen Post Walton 6. The English Reformation, 1529–1536 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Kenneth L. Campbell 7. Elizabethan England, 1558–1603 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Connie Evans 8. Civil War and Restoration, 1642–1660 Introduction Interpretive Essay by William T. Walker 9. The Plague and the Fire, 1665–1666 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Robert Landrum 10. The Glorious Revolution, 1688–1689 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Steven E. Siry Appendix A: Glossary A B C D F G H I J L M N O P R S T V W Appendix B: Ruling Houses and Dynasties Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y About the Editors and Contributors