The Roman Empirer invades Britain in 43 BC and establishes the province of Brittania. When the Romans leave Britain, the island is invaded by germanic tribes like the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes. The Anglosaxon tribes are united in 871 in the Kingdom of England, a feudal state. Large part of the country are conquered by Denmark in the ninth century. Finally in 1016 Denmarks rules the whole country. The Saxons regain power in 1042.
In 1066 England is invaded by the Normans from Normandy and they form the rulers of the Kingdom of England. The English conquest of Wales succeeds in 1282 and English rule is established 2 years later. An act of 1536 completes the political and administrative union of England and Wales. This is followed in 1607 with the annexation of Ireland. England becomes a republic in 1649 (the Commonwealth of England), but the monarchy is restored in 1660.
A second revolution leads in 1688 to a parliamentary system of government: England is now more or less a constitutional monarchy. In this system two parties exist, the Whigs and the Tories. These are not political parties in the modern sense, but cliques of nobles fighting about power. England and Scotland merge in 1707 into the Kingdom of Great Britain. Between 1715 and 1768 the Whigs dominate, but until 1830 the Tories have power. In 1901 Ireland is legally incorporated in the kingom under the name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland one year later. Britain's industrial revolution greatly strengthened its ability to oppose Napoleonic France. By the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815, Britain is the foremost European power and its navy ruled the seas. Peace in Europe allows the British to focus their interests on more remote parts of the world and during this period the British Empire reaches its zenith. British colonial expansion reaches its height largely during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). British colonies contribute to the United Kingdom's extraordinary economic growth and strengthen its voice in world affairs. Thats what makes a great nation and people
In 1066 England is invaded by the Normans from Normandy and they form the rulers of the Kingdom of England. The English conquest of Wales succeeds in 1282 and English rule is established 2 years later. An act of 1536 completes the political and administrative union of England and Wales. This is followed in 1607 with the annexation of Ireland. England becomes a republic in 1649 (the Commonwealth of England), but the monarchy is restored in 1660.
A second revolution leads in 1688 to a parliamentary system of government: England is now more or less a constitutional monarchy. In this system two parties exist, the Whigs and the Tories. These are not political parties in the modern sense, but cliques of nobles fighting about power. England and Scotland merge in 1707 into the Kingdom of Great Britain. Between 1715 and 1768 the Whigs dominate, but until 1830 the Tories have power. In 1901 Ireland is legally incorporated in the kingom under the name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland one year later. Britain's industrial revolution greatly strengthened its ability to oppose Napoleonic France. By the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815, Britain is the foremost European power and its navy ruled the seas. Peace in Europe allows the British to focus their interests on more remote parts of the world and during this period the British Empire reaches its zenith. British colonial expansion reaches its height largely during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). British colonies contribute to the United Kingdom's extraordinary economic growth and strengthen its voice in world affairs. Thats what makes a great nation and people
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Get the British mug.A British prep is different to their American equivalent. Rather than wearing tracksuits and Abercrombie and Fitch t shirts, the British Prep tends to opt for Brogues or plimsoles, Polo shirts, Tank tops and chinos. These are usually bought from Ralph Lauren and such. British preps almost always go to private schools and enjoy pastimes such as yachting, golf, tennis, badminton, polo and going to the races.
British Prep 1- Ya, I just arrived back from Gordonstoun, daddy and I are about to go feed the horses
British Prep 2- Nice, I'm off to Jack Wills, fancy getting out of the house wearing my new RL
British Prep 1- Coolness, have fun, Love ya!!!
British Prep 2- Love ya too babe!!!
British Prep 2- Nice, I'm off to Jack Wills, fancy getting out of the house wearing my new RL
British Prep 1- Coolness, have fun, Love ya!!!
British Prep 2- Love ya too babe!!!
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The people who inhabit the large northwest-European islands known as the British Isles. These are, without a doubt, one of the greatest ethnic groups of people in the entire world. The nation known as the United Kingdom (or Great Britain) use to own a great majority of the earth, with colonies in North America, Africa, Far East Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and subcontinent Asia (India).
In my opinion, the British are a wonderful people, with an awesome culture, beautiful women, the greatest accents, and some of the best bands in the world.
In my opinion, the British are a wonderful people, with an awesome culture, beautiful women, the greatest accents, and some of the best bands in the world.
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Get the British mug.A smile of crooked, stained, yellow teeth; originating from the stereotype of Brits having bad teeth
American: Hey hey hey, Brit.
Englishman: 'Ello, love. *grins*
American: You know, I think I know the perfect dentist to take care of that British smile of your's.
Englishman: 'Ello, love. *grins*
American: You know, I think I know the perfect dentist to take care of that British smile of your's.
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Some British aren't pleasant like the chavs aka the people who look like they endorse Mckenzie. All in all I love my country!
Some British aren't pleasant like the chavs aka the people who look like they endorse Mckenzie. All in all I love my country!
Oh look at that old nanny drinking tea, Alfred! Ooh poppycock she MUST be British, lah-de-dah green wellied wallies!!!!
by *Camden_Rocks* August 17, 2008
Get the British mug.A combination of being a bot and having autism. Usually used when someone makes a retarded fortnite play.
Connor: Kibby what are you doing? That was the dumbest fortnite play i have ever seen
Kibby: Sorry! I have botism
Kibby: Sorry! I have botism
by nicookie May 15, 2019
Get the Botism mug.the coolest people around. there country has peaceful weather, the people have awesome accents, and they are the home of about 15% of my ancestors.
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