Summary English culture and history of the UK part 2

Summary: Culture and history of the United Kingdom II + British politics

Monarchs of England
1. House of Wessex
(9th – 11th century)
2. House of Denmark
(11th century)
3. House of Normandy
(11th – 12th century)
4. House of Anjou 
5. House of Plantagenet
(12th – 14th century)
6. House of Lancaster
(14th – 15th century)
7. House of York
(15th century)
8. House of Tudor
(15th – 17th century)
9. House of Stuart
(17th – 18th century)
10. Commonwealth
(17th century)
11. House of Hanover
(18th – 20th century)
12. House of Windsor
(20th – 21st century)




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, Summary: Culture and history of the United Kingdom II + British politics

1066 & after
• Anglo-Saxon vs. Norman French
o Normans overthrow the Anglo-Saxon kings start the house of Normandy
o French brought the feudal system: king is head + hierarchy of leach lords and
vassals to the lowest person
o Monarchy maintained strong connections with continental Europe: still have
large possession in France
King imported Norman rulers loyal subjects
o Aristocracy in England spoke French French has had a large impact on
English language
o Only under classes and illiterates spoke English at that point
• 1066: last invasion of Britain
• Since 1066: peaceful immigration




Norman period
• Domesday book (11th century)
o Shows how well-organized Norman kings were
o Basically an inventory of entire kingdom
King send surveillers all over the country
Important for taxes
o Origin name
It is so detailed as it was for Judgement Day; everything will be noted
in exquisite detail
Decision drawn op in there is final




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