EnglishHistoryBritish history has been a history of invasion
English History British history has been a history of invasion
The Middle Ages(4th century -15th century) Before 1066. invaders and settlers in BritainCelts(700-200BC)Celts, a people who dominated much of westernand central Europe in the 1st millennium BC, givingtheir language, customs, and religion to the otherpeoples of that area.They probably began to settle in the British Islesduring700BC
The Middle Ages( 4th century – 15th century ) Before 1066, invaders and settlers in Britain: Celts (700-200BC) Celts, a people who dominated much of western and central Europe in the 1st millennium BC, giving their language, customs, and religion to the other peoples of that area. They probably began to settle in the British Isles during 700 BC
TheMiddleAges(4th century-15thcentury)Before i066,invaders and settiers in Britain:Romans Julius Caesar (55BC-AD411)Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 BC. Britainbecame an imperial province of Rome, administered byRoman governors, and a military stronghold of theRoman army. The people of Britain benefited fromRoman technology and cultural influences. Numeroustowns were established, and these strongholds werelinked by a vast network of military highways.At the end of the 3rd century, the Roman armybegan to withdraw from Britain to defend other parts ofthe Roman Empire and Roman civilization in Britainrapidlydisintegrated
The Middle Ages( 4th century – 15th century ) Before 1066, invaders and settlers in Britain: Romans Julius Caesar (55BC-AD411) Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 BC. Britain became an imperial province of Rome, administered by Roman governors, and a military stronghold of the Roman army. The people of Britain benefited from Roman technology and cultural influences. Numerous towns were established, and these strongholds were linked by a vast network of military highways. At the end of the 3rd century, the Roman army began to withdraw from Britain to defend other parts of the Roman Empire and Roman civilization in Britain rapidly disintegrated
TheMiddleAges(4th century-15thcentury)* Before 1066. invaders and settlers in BritainAngles, Saxons (AD450-600)Angles and Saxons are Germanic tribesAngles and Saxons invaded Britain during the5thcenturyADThey formed the people who came to beknown as the English. The name England isderived from them
The Middle Ages( 4th century – 15th century ) Before 1066, invaders and settlers in Britain: Angles, Saxons ( AD450-600) Angles and Saxons are Germanic tribes. Angles and Saxons invaded Britain during the 5th century AD. They formed the people who came to be known as the English. The name England is derived from them
TheMiddleAges(4th century-15thcentury)* Before 1066. invaders and settlers in BritainVikings(AD800-1000)Around 800, Vikings raided the coasts of theBritish Isles and conguered much of northernEngland in the 9th century. They established akingdom in Ireland.Because of their interest in commerce, theVikings fostered urban growth, founding manycities and towns. Cities founded by the Vikingssuch as York in England, emerged as prominenttrade centers
The Middle Ages( 4th century – 15th century ) Before 1066, invaders and settlers in Britain: Vikings ( AD 800-1000) Around 800, Vikings raided the coasts of the British Isles and conquered much of northern England in the 9th century. They established a kingdom in Ireland. Because of their interest in commerce, the Vikings fostered urban growth, founding many cities and towns. Cities founded by the Vikings, such as York in England, emerged as prominent trade centers