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The crown of England is the oldest surviving political institution in Europe. In Britain itself, the relationship between monarchy and people created the English national identity and shaped Scotland and Wales.
This website charts how England evolved from a land of warlords to become a constitutional monarchy. It illuminates the lives of the extraordinary men and women who held the throne and those who supported and sometimes fought them. It also highlights battles and other events that were turning points in history and documents that were milestones on the road to political freedom.
From AD 400 to Elizabeth II. All the monarchs of England, influential consorts, and battles, events, documents and people who played significant roles in English constitutional history. Linked to each are biographies/descriptions, plus relevant websites, books and places to visit.
How to use the timeline
Articles on different aspects of English constitutional history – from the origins of a single English monarchy through the absolutism of the Tudors and Stuarts to the modernising of Prince Albert, acting for Victoria.
Websites and books that will help you take your interest further.
A full list of links to all the content on this website.
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 Read an extract from David Starkey's bookIn this extract from David Starkey’s first Monarchy book, there is an in-depth examination of what monarchy has meant in terms of the laws, land and people of England.
4oD is Channel 4 on demand. Download all your favourite Channel 4 shows and films to watch on your PC.
Interview with Dr David StarkeyFind out about Dr Starkey's first foray into television,
which two kings he believes were truly 'great' ... and what he was like as a child!
WebchatsRead transcripts of the webchats in which Dr David Starkey discussed the first two series of Monarchy:
Webchat on 26 September 2005
Webchat
on 1 November 2004
Time Traveller's guides
Everything the intrepid traveller needs to explore various eras of British history.
Medieval Britain
Tudor England
Stuart England
Napoleon's Empire
Victorian Britain
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