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Uk Parliament: The Greatest Briton Winston Churchill
Online documents that pertain to some of the greatest moments in Winston Churchill's government during World War II. Includes PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Chamberlain and Britain Prepare for War
Article describing the failure of Neville Chamberlain's appeasement policy. Includes links to Realtime Audio copies of two of Chamberlain's speeches.
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History of Louisiana Under 10 Flags
This site offers a timeline history of the disputed territory now known as the state of Louisiana. Make sure you view all three pages of this presentation.
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History of Louisiana Under 10 Flags
This site offers a timeline history of the disputed territory now known as the state of Louisiana. Make sure you view all three pages of this presentation.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Britain
Encyclopedia entry provides a brief history of ancient Britain. With timeline of events and links to further reading.
BBC
Bbc: History: Winston Churchill: Defender of Democracy
Historian Geoffrey Best explores the transformation of Winston Churchill from a gifted politician to the victorious leader of the British nation. Churchill led Britain through World War Two with unique assurance and changed his country's...
BBC
Bbc: History: Why Churchill Lost in 1945
How did Winston Churchill, a national hero, lose the general election of 1945 to a landslide victory of the Labour Party? This article examines how Churchill's fame as a war leader worked against him and made him redundant resulting in...
National Archives (UK)
National Archives Learning Curve: Snapshot: Domesday Book
A history lesson examines the question, "What Can We Learn About the 11th Century" based on the Domesday Book. Background information and teacher notes included.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Scotland
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile and travel guide to the European nation of Scotland, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Discovering Roman Technology
Article examines the technology the Romans brought with them when they invaded Britain in AD 43. From their missile-throwing machines to surveying materials and signaling flags, it's easy to see how the Romans quickly overtook the native...
Britain Express
Britain Express: Roman Britain: The Roman Invasion
Good information about the history of Romans in Britain. Begins with the first invasion by Julius Caesar in 55 B.C. and goes through the eventual conquering by Claudius. Highlights the evolution of London as a civic center and the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Primary Documents in American History: Treaty of Ghent
This web page from the U.S. Library of Congress includes a brief bibliographic record and a link to a digital copy of the original. The Treaty of Ghent was negotiated in Belgium and it ended hostilities between the United States and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: United Kingdom
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the United Kingdom. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
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The Churchill Centre: Winston S. Churchill
This resource from the Churchill Centre includes the British prime minister's speeches, debates, and biographical information.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: 18th Century Resources Literature
Check out this incredible site full of resources and links to the world of literature in 18th-century Britain. This site holds the key to learning more about the authors, works, and topics of this time period.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Eighteenth Century Chronology
Find out more about eighteenth-century literature through this comprehensive chronology. This site is set up to take you from 1660 through to 1800.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: United Kingdom: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of the United Kingdom in Western Europe.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Tony Blair
Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The People's Petition
Fordham University provides the text of a British petition given to the Parliament asking that radical reforms be made.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: United Kingdom
Resource discusses the role of the United Kingdom in NATO's Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
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The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England
Do you know the difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England? This infographic spells out those differences. It also includes a timeline of major events and some ideas for the future.
Crown Copyright (UK)
Gov. Uk: British National Space Centre
The official homepage of the British National Space Center.
Other
What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us
This online companion to a television production in the U.K. contains information about the achievements of the Industrial Revolution. Click the Changing Landscape link to view an interactive map showing how the landscape of Great...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Soviet Reaction to Pact
This site from the Fordham University provides a great alternative perspective of the Baghdad Pact and the Central Treaty Organization. This is a statement given by the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Security in the Near and Middle...