Firstly, why the English Civil Wars, and not just the English Civil War? Has there been more than one before? The answer to that is yes, and no. Read on to find out why!
Category: Early Modern History
The Early Modern period generally begins around about the turn of the sixteenth century (some historians say 1485, at the Battle of Bosworth, others say 1492 with the European ‘Discovery’ of the Americas). The period spans until the Industrial Age, circa 1800. Major events included within this period include: The Tudors; The Stuarts; The Gunpowder Plot; the Glorious Revolution; the Qing Dynasty; the Thirty Years’ War and the French Revolution.
A History of Christmas
Find out how Christmas and winter festivities have been celebrated through the ages, from 7000 years ago to the present day.
The Gunpowder Plot (5 November 1605)
Known as Guy Fawkes Night, Fireworks Night, Bonfire Night or 5 November, the Gunpowder Plot is one of the most widely remembered – and ‘celebrated’ – events of the seventeenth century.
The Thirty Years War (1618-48)
Unquestionably one of Europe’s bloodiest conflicts – but how did two Catholics being thrown out of a window spark this conflict which was to last for thirty years?
History in 20 