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1.1.4 The Anglo-Saxon Invasion (5th-8th Century)
Germanic people (the Jutes from Jutland, Angles from South of Denmark and Saxons from Germany) English (language of the Angles) dominant language Roman Christianity St. Augustine brings Christianity to Britain from Rome and becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
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1.1.3 Roman Britain (43 AD-5th Century)
First invasion—In August 55 BC, Julius Caesar invaded Britain Second—Caesar's second raid in 54 BC Third and final—In 43 AD, Emperor Claudius, final and successful Roman invasion of Britain
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The Founding of the Nation
Left—Germanic barbarians attacked Rome, forcing all Roman troops to leave Britain, and thus ending the Roman occupation of the island.
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Julius Caesar
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1.1.3 Roman Britain (43 AD-5th Century)
Capable administrators & good builders (towns and cities & roads) Building of London River Thames “London Bridge” Building of roads
Stonehenge and its Statue
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1.1.2 Celtic Britain (8th-5th Century BC)
The name of Britain—Britons Tribal society Celtic Language (Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh)
Norman Cavalier
William the Conquer
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1.1.6 The Norman Conquest
Norman Conquest (诺曼征服) The military conquest of England by William, duke of Normandy. It is primarily effected by his decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings (Oct. 14, 1066) and results ultimately in profound political, administrative, and social changes in the British Isles.
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1.1.6 The Norman Conquest
In 1066, Edward chose Harold of Wessex to be King in his place. Duke William, often referred to as William the Conquer, challenged Harold’s succession, won the Battle of Hastings, and was crowned King.
Alfred the Great
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1.1.5 Danish Invasion (8th Century-1066)
• Westminster Abbey, an architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries.
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Alfred the Great (阿尔弗雷德大帝, 871-899) He prevented England from falling to the Danes and promoted learning and literacy. Compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle began during his reign, c. 890.
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1.1.6 The Norman Conquest
Immediately after Christmas 1066, William started building the Tower of London, the great fortress which demonstrated his power and dominated the city of London.
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The Founding of the Nation Transition to the Modern Age
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1.1.4 The Anglo-Saxon Invasion (5th-8th Century)
St. Augustine (圣奥古斯丁, ？-604/605) First archbishop of Canterbury and the apostle (传道者) of England, who founded the Christian church in southern England. Pope Gregory the Great chose him in 595 to lead a mission, usually known as the Gregorian mission, to Britain to Christianize the Kingdom of Kent. Converted many Anglo-Saxons to Roman Christianity.
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1.1.5 Danish Invasion (8th Century-1066)
the Vikings (from the Scandinavian countries: Norway, Denmark and Sweden)
1.1 Roman Britain and the Anglo-Saxons
1.2 Feudal Society
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1.1 Roman Britain and Anglo-Saxons
1.1.1 Prehistoric Period (history undocumented)
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1.2.1 Great Charter (Magna Carta)
House of Anjou (安茹王朝, 1154-1485) 14 kings Also known as the House of Plantagenet (金雀花王朝) transforming England into one of the most mature kingdoms in Europe Major Events: the Magna Carta (大宪章), Hundred Years‟ War
Stonehenge It is the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain and is situated on Salisbury Plain in the county of Wiltshire. People began building Stonehenge about 5,100 years ago, dragging each stone into place.
Alfred the Great: king of Wessex Peace Treaty: The eastern half of the island was to be subject to the Danish law known as the Danelaw. From 1016 to 1042, under the rule of Danish kings In 1042, the English throne was returned to the Anglo-Saxons.