People: Scotland
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A history of Britain (4): Nations
The true story of the movie Braveheart is told in the third episode of this superb BBC-documentary. Edward I, nicknamed Longshanks (1239-1307) for his length (1.88) dedicated his reign as monarch of England to the love of his life: The single minded pursuit of imperial power over the whole island. Edward Longshanks was the first…
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A history of Britain (7): The body of the Queen
Her wedding band, Elizabeth was married to England for 45 years. Mary, Queen of Scots, was her lifetime Nemesis. The two women, their lives and their struggle for the crown of England, are the subject of the 7th episode of the A history of Britain-series. Elizabeth, the virgin-Queen, played and important role in the stabilization…
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A history of Britain (8): The British Wars
This episode of A history of Britain focuses on the 17th-century, the age of civil war and revolutions. The age started out with a stabil monarchy, although James I wasn’t liked by either peers or subjects. His son, Charles I, was a friendly man, but had a penchant for making bad decisions. As he ascended…