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
by spacekit February 1, 2009
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.
by The Kentucky Yankee April 22, 2005
A wonderful load of tea drinking loons from which I am proud to come from!
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* July 22, 2008
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.
by egg nog June 12, 2007
British is the adjectival form of Britain. In terms of etymology, it is derived from Pretannic, a term once used as collective description for the inhabitants of both Great Britain and Ireland.
Someone from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is British.
by A true definition August 23, 2006
People who everyone seems to think drinks tea and is all posh and upper class and are soft but seem to forget or don't seem to know that today's british are descended from ancient britons,british celts, woads etc etc-who are some of the fiercest people who ever lived
uneducated, ignorant moron- You're british you're a snotty tea-drinking idiot
British person- Fuck you, I'm descended from Woads, warriors who put woad juice on them to turn themselves blue and are like 7 foot tall! And would put the fear of god into you! Oh, and be glad Boudicca (yes that is it's proper spelling) can't hear you because if she could she'd get her chariot with swords on it's wheels and cut you in half!
British person- Fuck you, I'm descended from Woads, warriors who put woad juice on them to turn themselves blue and are like 7 foot tall! And would put the fear of god into you! Oh, and be glad Boudicca (yes that is it's proper spelling) can't hear you because if she could she'd get her chariot with swords on it's wheels and cut you in half!
by whatevermate101 July 11, 2009
A group of people who are constantly bashed by redneck, ignorant Americans whose entries are making them look like complete assholes, not the British.
Britian has four countries: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. NOT JUST ENGLAND. Contrary to popular belief, the British are just as normal as every other nationality. They have better music than most countries (i.e Bloc Party kicks ass), better actors than most countries (Gary Oldman), better books than most countries (Harry Potter) and overall, better than most countries. If you don't like it, go suck on Prince William's balls. If you're American, and you're speaking English, then why in the hell are you bashing them? YOU SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE, DUMBASS. Get over yourselfs and show some damn respect
Britian has four countries: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. NOT JUST ENGLAND. Contrary to popular belief, the British are just as normal as every other nationality. They have better music than most countries (i.e Bloc Party kicks ass), better actors than most countries (Gary Oldman), better books than most countries (Harry Potter) and overall, better than most countries. If you don't like it, go suck on Prince William's balls. If you're American, and you're speaking English, then why in the hell are you bashing them? YOU SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE, DUMBASS. Get over yourselfs and show some damn respect
Ignorant asshat: ooo, bad teeth? You must be British! Hahahaha, hack.
Person: ooo, low IQ? You must be an idiot! Fool!
Person: ooo, low IQ? You must be an idiot! Fool!
by CrimsonSmile October 31, 2006