History of England
| England has a history that can be traced back to 230,000 years, when it was occupied by the Neanderthals. There is considerable evidence of human existence here of human habitation from the Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze periods. |
Celtics inhabited England during the Iron Age, and these people were referred to as Britons. The Roman conquest, which occurred in 43 AD, was a predominant influence, and their rule lasted till the fifth century. With the departure of the Romans, England was left open for conquest, and it was invaded by the Anglo-Saxons.
The Anglo-Saxons laid down the foundation for what is present day England. They were a group of Germanic tribes, and they conquered not just England, but also some portions of Scotland. Their conquest resulted in introduction of the Old English language, and from the 8th century till the 10th century, several Anglo-Saxon rulers tried to bring the many kingdoms established here under their control.
Around the tenth century, the Normans conquered England. The country became a sovereign state. However, this only till it was made into a Holy See Vassal by King Richard I. This period continued till the 14th century, and then the country did not want to be ruled by the Church. The period of the renaissance saw the rule of the Tudor dynasty.
From the fifteenth century till the eighteen century, the consolidation of England with Wales and also Scotland too place. This resulted in the Kingdom of Great Britain being formed, and conquests were made world wide with the well-known phrase 'The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire', showing Britain’s power and influence. Though many of British colonies became independent nations in the twentieth century, the cultural impact of their rule is still seen and experienced by their people.
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