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British history - Coggle Diagram
British history
Anglo-Saxon Period (450-1066):
Language: Old English
Features: Formation of early English kingdoms, influence of Viking invasions.
Key Figures: King Alfred the Great - promoted learning and education.
Norman Conquest and Middle English (1066-1500):
Language: Transition from Old English to Middle English.
Features: Norman influence on language and culture, development of feudalism.
Key Figures: Geoffrey Chaucer - wrote "The Canterbury Tales."
The Renaissance and Early Modern English (1500-1660):
Language: Shift to Early Modern English.
Features: Renaissance humanism, Tudor and Stuart monarchies, Elizabethan era.
Key Figures: William Shakespeare - renowned playwright and poet.
The Enlightenment and Georgian Period (1660-1837):
Language: Standardization and expansion of English.
Features: Scientific advancements, industrial revolution, American and French revolutions.
Key Figures: Samuel Johnson - compiled the first comprehensive English dictionary.
Victorian Era (1837-1901):
Language: Further standardization, growth of the British Empire.
Features: Social and industrial reforms, Queen Victoria's reign.
Key Figures: Charles Dickens - influential novelist and social critic.
20th Century (1901-2000):
Language: Evolution into Modern English.
Features: World Wars, technological advancements, post-colonial era.
Key Figures: Winston Churchill - led Britain during World War II.
Contemporary Period (2000-Present):
Language: Globalization impact on English, rise of digital communication.
Features: Technological revolution, multiculturalism, Brexit.
Key Figures: Various political leaders, authors, and influencers.