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Main features of British history.
2. Anglo-Saxon Period (410-1066)
Viking invasions brought Old Norse words into the language
Emergence of Old English, with strong Germanic influences
Prominent figure
Alfred the Great, who promoted English
education and law.
1. Prehistoric and Roman Britain (up to 410 AD)
Prominent figure
Boudica, Queen of the Iceni, who led a revolt against the Romans
Celtic languages influenced early English.
Latin introduced during the Roman occupation.
3. Norman Conquest and Middle : Ages (1066-1485):
Prominent figure
Geoffrey Chaucer, regarded as the Father of English literature.
Transition from Old English to Middle English, influenced by Norman French
Development of English literature, including Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales."
4. Tudor and Stuart England (1485-1714)
Prominent figure
William Shakespeare, the world's greatest playwright and poet.
Renaissance and Early Modern English, influenced by Latin and Greek.
Protestant Reformation led to religious and linguistic changes.
5. The British Empire (17th-20th century)
Incorporation of words from various languages into English.
Expansion of the English language globally through colonization.
Prominent figure
Queen Victoria, who presided over the British Empire's zenith.
6. The Industrial Revolution (18th-19th century)
Technological advancements and urbanization.
A surge in technical and industrial terminology.
Prominent figure
James Watt, inventor of the modern steam engine.
7. Victorian Era (1837-1901)
Prominent figure
Charles Dickens, a renowned novelist of the Victorian era.
Language characterized by formal and polite expressions.
Flourishing of the British Empire, resulting in a global influence on English.
8. World Wars and the 20th Century
Modern English evolved with influences from American English.
Prominent figure
Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister during World War II.
The British Empire began to decline after World War II.
9. Contemporary Britain (Post-World War II)
Multiculturalism led to increased diversity in the English language.
English became a global lingua franca, influenced by technology and media.
Prominent figure
Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of Britain.
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