Book Review: Britain’s Black Debt
Beckles looks at the calls for reparations for black populations in the aftermath of the abolition of slavery in the mid-19th century. Many groups in the Caribbean have spoken out about the history of...
Britain Blood and Steel: Engineering an Empire
This short documentary looks at the development of the British Empire through feats of engineering. The narrative starts in 1066 with the victory of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. Wi...
Britain became one of the most powerful and influential empires in the world due to its innovation and technological advance. In the beginning of the new era, however, it was dominated by the Roman co...
In the aftermath of World War II, the Allied Powers were no longer in alliance. The Soviet Union was viewed as an Eastern threat to the democratic ideals of the West. This is certainly reflected in th...
King Charles II and Restoration Theater
The Restoration period began in 1660, when Charles II was restored to the English throne. During the period between the execution of his father (1649), King Charles I, and Charles II’s arrival, Engl...
Both Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle were known as writers of mystery and detective stories. Two of these stories are “The Purloined Letter” by Poe and “A Scandal in Bohemia” by Do...
Radar as the Primary Factor in Britain’s Success in 1940
After reviewing the assigned texts, it seems that Great Britain’s use of radar throughout the Second World War was the most critical factor in the power’s success during the conflicts of 1940. The...
Roman Period of British History
After 410, the Roman culture did not end. It survived throughout the Anglo-Saxon period. After the alleged conquests of the year 43 AD the extent of the Roman legacy remained for much longer in Britai...
A hard boiled protagonist is generally someone who is jaded, grisly, and alone. This character has some skeletons in their closet, and copes with these issues using a sort of vice, typically alcohol. ...
The Great Wat In British History
The Great War is an important event to many Britons due to the victory that Britain achieved against some of its enemies, such a Germany. In addition, it is a dear event to many Britons since it was a...