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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: British India, 1880
A map from 1880 of Hindostan (India) after the Sepoy Mutiny (Indian Rebellion of 1857), when the government of India, by act of Parliament, was taken out of the hands of the East India Company and vested in the English crown. The map...
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Etc: West Florida Under the English, 1763 1780
A map of West Florida as a British possession between 1763 and 1780. In 1763, the King of Great Britain by royal proclamation limited West Florida on the west by the Mississippi River, on the north by the 31st parallel, on the east by...
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Etc: Various English Grants in North America, 1625 1733
A map of the east coast of North America showing the various British land grants after the Plymouth Company and London Company issued by King James in 1620. The map shows settlements and forts with dates of establishment given.
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The Victorian Web: Queen Victoria
This site from The Victorian Web provides a brief overview of the life of Victoria I, who reigned as Queen of Great Britain for 64 years. Links are also provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Bbc Radio 4: This Sceptered Isle: Church, Law and Medicine: Nicholas Culpeper
Artist's rendering of Nicholas Culpeper.
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Theatre history.com: Oliver Goldsmith
This is a biographical profile of the 18th century Irish-English poet and playwright, Oliver Goldsmith, whose poems such as "The Deserted Village" and plays such as "She Stoops to Conquer" are considered masterpieces.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Attack on Quebec, 1690
A facsimile of a map from La Hontan (1709) detailing the attack on Quebec by the British in 1609. The map is keyed to show (A) the City of Quebec, (B) The fort or castle where the Governor-General lives, (C) a battery of cannons, (D) the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Anglo India Before Robert Clive, 1750
A map of the English settlements in India prior to the arrival of Robert Clive (1744) and the beginnings of rule under the British East India Company after the Battle of Plassey (1757). The map shows the settlements of Cossimbazar and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northeastern Africa, 1906
Map of Northeastern Africa in 1906 showing the region and territorial boundaries after the Berlin Conference of 1885. The map shows the European land claims of English East Africa, Kongo Free State, British Somali Land and Italian Somali...
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Etc: N America Illustrating the Conquest of Canada and War of Indep, 1757 1783
A map of eastern North America illustrating the Conquest of Canada and the War of Independence (1757-1783). The map shows major cities of the time, major river ways, topography and political boundaries. The map is color-coded to show the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Bay Verte, 1775
A map of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia near Bay Verte (Green Bay) and the eastern shore of Chignecto showing the campaign of Colonel Monckton in 1775 against the French. "About the last of May, Colonel Monckton sailed from Boston, with...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward Iii
Edward III was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times. His fifty-year reign began when his father, Edward II of England killed. Edwards reign was marked by an expansion of English territory through wars in Scotland...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Post Wwi Africa, 1920
A map of Africa in 1920 showing colonial possessions of the British, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Belgians, including the former German colonies, lost after WWI, per the Treaty of Versailles. This map shows major cities and...
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Etc: Boundary Dispute Between Md and Pa, 1681 1767
A map showing the boundary dispute between the British colonies of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware between 1681 and 1767. The map shows the lands in dispute, as English King Charles II paid his debt to William Penn by issuing him a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of Fort Frederica, 1742
A map of the Spanish route from St. Augustine near the British Fort Frederica in 1742 during the War of Jenkin's Ear. The map shows the battle site of Bloody Marsh on St. Simons Island, and the site of the English battery.
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Etc: European Colonization in North America, 1500 1700
A map of North America showing the European colonization in the region up to the year 1700. The map is color-coded to show the possessions of the British, French, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, and Danish. The map shows the territory in...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Bannockburn, June 20, 1314
A map of the Battle of Bannockburn on June 20th, 1314 near Stirling, Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence. The battle, between the British grand feudal army under King Edward II and the Scottish army under King Robert...
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Etc: Maps Etc: England Under the Romans, 55 Bc to Ad 410
A map of England (Britannia) under the Roman Empire, from the time of the first invasion by Julius Caesar (55 BC) to the Roman withdrawal in AD 410. The Roman Period of control of Britannia is generally considered AD 43 to 410. On this...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Bruton Parish Church
Earliest church in the British American colonies to reflect the infusion of English Renaissance style.
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Portarit : John George Lambton, Premier Comte De Durham.
After a stint as ambassador to Russia, Lambton, also know as Lord Durham, was appointed Governor General and High Commissioner of British North America. After displeasing the Crown, he resigned from this role and returned to England. He...
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: John George Lambton, First Earl of Durham
(1792-1840) John Lambton, the First Earl of Durham was an English statesman, colonial administrator, Governor General, and high commissioner of British North America.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Oliver Cromwell
An English leader and politician who lead a rebellion against the British monarchy.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Oliver Cromwell
An English politician and military leader. He led a rebellion against the British Monarchy.