Essays on British Empire

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Influence of British Colonialism on Indian Culture in The 19th Century

2 pages / 812 words

The British colonialism in India lasted for about 190 years, beginning in 1757 and ended with India’s independence in 1947. With their regional control for over 200 years, it paved a way for modernization of the country thereby significantly influencing the art, culture and architecture....

19Th Century British History Indian Culture

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The Issue of Identity of Malaya

2 pages / 839 words

The explosive advent of radio technology in Malaya was akin to the revolutionary introduction of the Internet in the 21st millennia, and was instrumental to the development of Malaya during the tumultuous 1950s and 60s. The conclusion of World War 2 resulted in the British...

British History Sects in Society

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First Encounter Between Lancelot & Guenivere in "The Legend of King Arthur"

3 pages / 1199 words

Introduction Arthurian Legend refers to a group of tales in numerous languages recounting the escapades of King Arthur of Britain, his kingdom, and the knights in his inner circle. The legend has been told over centuries, and remains popular in modern times, brought to life...

King Arthur Legend

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Life Path and First Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) “Books and dreams were what I lived in and domestic life only seemed to buzz gently around, like bees about the grass,” Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences +...

Poetry Victorian Era

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The Trial of Louis Xiv

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The Trial of Louis XIV Louis XIV is widely known as the king who was executed at the end of the French Revolution. The common public executed him for what they believed to be treason, with a plethora of underlying legal, but unpopular reasons. But...

British History Louis XIV World History

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Analysis of The Novel Sixty Lights by Gail Jones

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Many literary pieces were written during the Victorian era, often revolving around the concepts of death and love. The Victorian era saw the unequal treatment of women and huge technological advances. It was considered an important literary period with romanticism at the forefront. However, the...

Novel Postmodernism Victorian Era

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Analysis of The Significance of The Tenure of King David I of Scotland

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Does David I deserve his reputation as the ‘King who made Scotland’? Inaugurated King of Scots in 1124, it is clear that David I had a considerable impact on Scotland, but is it accurate to depict him as the ‘King who made Scotland’? His medieval...

British History Monarchy

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Charles I and The Divine Right

3 pages / 1475 words

Poor relations between Charles I and Parliament are hugely evident from 1625 to 1629. Charles dissolved three parliament sessions in a 4 year period (between 1625 and 1629) and thereafter ruled by prerogative (without Parliament) for eleven years. Arguably, Charles’s elevated views of Divine right,...

Charles I

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The Role of Charles I on a Civil War

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How far was the personal rule of Charles I responsible for the outbreak of the civil war? Charles I’s personal rule had a key role to play in the outbreak of civil war. During this eleven year period there was a rise in tension not...

Charles I

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King Charles I: What LED Him to His Execution

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Back to the Source: The Trial of King Charles I, 1649 King Charles I was the first of monarchs to be put on trial for treason and it led to his execution. No law could be found in England’s history that dealt with the trial...

Charles I

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The Balance of Power as a Driving Force for Great Britain's Entry into The World War I

6 pages / 1455 words

Introduction Prior to the 20th century Britain had opted for a stance of isolationism against the other powers in Europe, with no formal alliances it allowed them to manoeuvre amongst the other nations without being pulled into conflict. Therefore, it had once seemed unlikely that...

British History International Politics International Relations

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Anglo-saxon England and The Place of Women

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In 1985, in Butler’s Field, Lechlow, a grave of an Anglo-Saxon woman buried over fifteen hundred years ago was discovered. The extraordinary richness of her grave goods, its abundance of amber beads and gilt bronze brooches making it one of the most opulent burial sites...

British History Woman

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The Hundred Years War in France and Great Britain: an Overview

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War in France and Great Britain was considered to be the last medieval war that played a significant role in English history.(Schwarz) The Hundred Years War was a series of wars fought between Great Britain and France with Burgundy playing a small role for the...

British History Hundred Years War

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The Cultural Significance of The Castles of King Edward I

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The Cultural Significance of the Castles Built by King Edward I Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences + experts online Get my essay Throughout history, the quest for power and control has been...

King Edward I

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Somme: a Historical Analysis of One of WWI's Deadliest Battles

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The Battle of Somme is considered one of the most deadliest battles of The Great War. There were two reasons for why this battle began, the first reason was that Great Britain were trying to make it difficult for the france to fight at verdun...

20Th Century British History World History

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The Most Serious Threats Henry Vii Faced During His Reign

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Henry VII faced many threats during his reign, with the majority being at the beginning of it. The three main threats came from Lambert Simnel, Perkin Warbeck and the de la Pole family; especially Edmund de la Pole. The threat of pretenders were definitely very...

British History Monarchy

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The Period of 1066 in The History of England

1 page / 505 words

In 1066, King Edward the Confessor died, which opened up a chance for four individuals to take the throne of England. William of Normandy, Harold Godwinson, Harald Hadrada, and Edgar the Atheling. All knew that this was their one-time opportunity, seeing that Edward had no...

British History England

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The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain

2 pages / 705 words

During the years of 1783 – 1812, Britain experienced the early years of the Industrial Revolution. This revolution impacted the lives of many people in Britain in a mixture of different ways, some positive due to advancements in technology but others negative such as the...

British Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolution

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Expulsion of The Acadians

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Tension and mistrust arising from the war between New France and 13 English colonies led to the expulsion of the Acadians. The British thought the Acadians were a threat to appropriation of the land. The Expulsion (1755–1764) occurred during the French and Indian War (the...

British History French and Indian War