National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Background on the Patriot Attitude Toward the Monarchy
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Background on the Patriot Attitude Toward the Monarchy." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The English Civil War
Explore the English Civil war with this site. Learn about the events that led up to the war, events that occurred during the war, and events that happened after the war. Also included is a biography of Oliver Cromwell who was a member of...
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Buckingham Palace
Read about where British royalty have been living since the 1800s.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth Ii
Part of an official website devoted to the House of Windsor, this page features a biographical note about Queen Elizabeth II and her current official photographic portrait.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: The Queen's Own: Stamps That Changed the World
A selection of extraordinary materials from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's personal philatelic holdings.
Other
Historic Royal Palaces: Hampton Court Palace: Young Henry Viii
Henry VIII remains a personality of much interest even today. Explore his biography from handsome, educated young man to grumpy king.
Other
Kings and Queens of England
A complete list of every King and Queen in English history from Egbert to Queen Elizabeth II.
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: The Puritans and the Parliament
This resource provides a brief description of the political battles waged in the English Parliament between the monarchy and the Puritans. Discussion begins with the reign of Elizabeth I and continues through to that of Charles I.
Woodlands Junior School
Project Britain: The British Queen: Queen Elizabeth Ii
Biographical facts on Queen Elizabeth II in an easy to read question/answer format. Helpful for doing a research paper and includes links on the left with much additional information on the Royal Family.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Neo Classicism, an Introduction
Brief introduction to Enlightenment concepts as reflected in the art of the period, illustrated with a painting by English artist Joseph Wright.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Elizabeth Ii
A short article on Elizabeth II, who became Queen of England after her father, King George VI, died in 1947.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Charles Ii: 1660 1685
A short article on Charles II with a link to a timeline/chronology of monarchs of France, the Holy Roman Empire, and Great Britain.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: London Area, Ad 827 1066
A map of the area from London to the Mouth of the Thames from the time of the foundation of the English Monarchy under Ecgbert (Egbert), King of Wessex (AD 827) to the Norman Conquest (1066). This map shows the city of London in...
Other
Project Britain: British Life and Culture
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii
This profile of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II features biographical information about her life and reign.
Other
Bristol University: The Spirit of the Laws [Pdf]
This resource presents the complete text by the famous 18th century French economist (in English). In it, he advanced theories of democracy for the French monarchy. It is in PDF format and is a large file.
Other
Genuki: Rulers of England and Great Britain
Chronology of British rulers arranged by family and year, spanning from Egbert in 829 to Elizabeth II in 1952.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Malaysia: Government
Read this informative article about the government and politics of Malaysia from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Learn how the government is attempting to help the economy and the people of Malaysia.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Personality and Politics of Charles I
The author discusses how Charles I, at least in part, brought about his own defeat because he allowed his personality to have too much influence on the manner in which he ruled England. Archived.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Middle Ages for Kids: Anglo Saxons of England
Explore the origins of the English people and monarchy on this site that contains information about the Anglo-Saxons during the Middle Ages and Medieval times.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Oliver Cromwell
An English leader and politician who lead a rebellion against the British monarchy.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Oliver Cromwell
An English politician and military leader. He led a rebellion against the British Monarchy.