Concetti Chiave
- The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 by William I introduced a new organizational structure and fortifications.
- Henry II's reign saw the first major conflict between the English crown and the church, highlighted by the Constitution of Clarendon.
- Richard I, known as the Lionheart, became a legendary figure, spending much of his reign on crusades and defending territories.
- The signing of the Magna Carta by John I in 1215 established foundational rights and freedoms for the English people.
- The Hundred Years' War with France, initiated by Edward III's claim to the French throne, was marked by significant English victories.
New Age of British History
A new age in British History began in 1066, when duke William of Normandy conquered England after the battle fo Hastings.
William I the Conqueror (1066-1087) introduced into England the Norman organization of the state.England was filled with new strong Norman castles.
Under Henry II (1154-1189) there came the first great clash between the crown and the church in England.Henry, promulgated the Constitution of Clarendon by Clerks.
The archbishop of Canterbury,Thomas Becket(1118-1170) strongly opposed this new measure and spent six year in France.
Richard I (1189-1199), better known as the lion heart and celebrated as a new legendary figure for his courage and personal charm.
During the ten years of his reign Richard was nearly always abroad: he first joined
the third crusade, he then went to France to defend his possessions against Philip II, and was killed in his castle.
Richard I was succeeded by John I, called the Lackland (1199-1216).In 1215 king John doing the Magna Carta, which was to be the foundation of all future rights and freedom of English people.After there Henry III (1216-1272).In the 1264-1265 two representatives beginning of the future of house of commons.This institution developed under the next king, all called Edward: the Parliament of 1295,under Edward I (1272-1307)is generally referred to as the model parliament.
In the reigns of Edward III (1327-1377) and Richard II (1377-1399)there 3 processes: the antagonism with France, the attack on church privileges and the revolt against both excessive taxation and political oppression.
War with France is called : Hundred years war.
Edward III claimed the vacant throne of France,the war that lasted from 1337-1453.
The English won the battles of Crecy (1346) and Poitiers (1356), one of the most victories was gained by Henry V at Agancourt in 1415.
The conflict was interrupted by tragic events ( Black Death ) in 1348.
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Qué evento marcó el inicio de una nueva era en la historia británica?
- ¿Qué documento importante firmó el rey Juan I y cuál fue su impacto?
- ¿Cuál fue uno de los conflictos más destacados durante los reinados de Eduardo III y Ricardo II?
El inicio de una nueva era en la historia británica comenzó en 1066, cuando el duque Guillermo de Normandía conquistó Inglaterra tras la batalla de Hastings.
El rey Juan I firmó la Carta Magna en 1215, que se convirtió en la base de todos los derechos y libertades futuras del pueblo inglés.
Uno de los conflictos más destacados fue la Guerra de los Cien Años con Francia, que comenzó cuando Eduardo III reclamó el trono vacante de Francia, y se extendió desde 1337 hasta 1453.
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