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This is a timeline of British history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of England, History of Wales, History of Scotland, History of Ireland, Formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and History of the United Kingdom
Alfred the Great succeeds his brother Æthelred as King of the West Saxons. 874 Edward the Elder, the future king of England (r. 899-924), is born to parents Alfred the Great and Ealhswith. 894 Æthelstan the Glorious, the future king of England (r. 927-939), is born to parents Edward the Elder and Ecgwynn.
A Brief History of the British Army (2017). Higham, John, ed. A Guide to the Sources of British Military History (1971) 654 pages excerpt; Highly detailed bibliography and discussion up to 1970; includes local and naval forces. James, Lawrence. Warrior Race: A History of the British at War (Hachette UK, 2010). excerpt
878: Battle of Edington, defeat of Viking forces, results in Treaty of Wedmore and establishment of the Danelaw 895: Danish fleet captured by Alfred the Great 927: Æthelstan first used the title "king of the English" and is considered the founder of the English monarchy .
1263 Battle of Largs, an inconclusive battle fought between Haakon IV of Norway and the Scots; 1264 Simon de Montfort leads rebel English barons to defeat Henry III at the Battle of Lewes; 1265 Simon de Montfort was defeated at the Battle of Evesham, 5,000 men died in Greenhill and the streets of Evesham on 4 August 1265 Henry III at the Battle ...
The Oxford history of the British army (Oxford UP, 2003). Cole, D. H and E. C Priestley. An outline of British military history, 1660-1936 (1936). online; Higham, John, ed. A Guide to the Sources of British Military History (1971) 654 pages excerpt; Highly detailed bibliography and discussion up to 1970. Sheppard, Eric William.
Great Britain Roman Empire conquers Britain from the native Celts [2] 208–10 Severan invasion of Caledonia: Scotland Part of the Roman occupation of Britain: Roman failure- withdrawal to Hadrian's Wall [3] 286–96 Carausian Revolt: England Part of the Roman occupation of Britain Roman victory- rebellion crushed [4] 367–68 Great Conspiracy ...
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