United Kingdom

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This paper attempts to trace the history in detail of United Kingdom from the time Britain became the United Kingdom in 1707 to the present. While doing so it looks at the political, social and economic development that took place in the United Kingdom during this time and analyzes how it has got to where it is today. A brief review of the history of Britain prior to 1707 is also included.

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"The history of Britain can be traced to the pre-Roman times when Celtic-speaking people inhabited the island. The Celts also settled in the Ireland in 500 BC. Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 50-55 BC but it did not become a Roman Colony until the first century AD when it became the Roman province of Britannia. In the 5th century AD, Nordic tribes invaded Britain pushing the Celtic people into Wales and Scotland. Christianity was introduced in UK in the 6th and seventh century AD and it soon became a major influence. During the 8th and 9th centuries , the Viking armies and the Danes often invaded the coastal areas of Britain and fought with the local armies. In the 9th century, Alfred the Great repelled a Danish army which helped unify England. William of Normandy conquered England in 1066 and ruled as William I (1066-87)."

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