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Emperor Claudius occupies Britain. Most Celts continue to speak their language. Some learn Latin.
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Celts suffer attacks from Picts and Scots
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After being refused by the Romans, the Britons as the Saxons to protect them from the Picts and Scots. Germanic warrior-adventurers begin to arrive. Major population changes to English speakers.
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Conversion of the English begins with the baptism of King Ethelbert of Kent. Introduction of the influence of Latin.
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There is now a church in England. Christianity contributes to cultural importance of the land.
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Northumbrian synod that aligned English Christian observances with those of Rome rather than those of the Celts linking English culture with mainstream Europe.
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The Venerable Bede produces a text that records the early history of the English people.
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Viking raids begin along the northeast seacoast.
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A campaign to conquer all England begins
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Retakes the city of London establishing the Danelaw limiting viking territory. He secured Kingship of all England for himself and those who came after him. He promoted the translation of Latin texts to
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Homilist and grammarian who becomes the major prose writer of the period and of its Benedictine Revival. Produces a model of prose style that influences following centuries.
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The English were defeated at the Battle of Maldon, account of the battle is related in a poem named accordingly: "The Battle of Maldon"
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One of the most important Epic Poems of Old English of Author unknown. It is one of the longest pieces of work that has a very versatile use of language.
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A Danish Dynasty is established in Britain.
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King Hardicanute dies, and Edward the Confessor becomes king of England.
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Harold succeeds him and is the last king of the Anglo-Saxons who dies at the Battle of Hastings. William, duke of Normandy is then crowned king of England.
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English nobility is replaced by Anglo-Normans. Norman French is introduced as the language of government in England.
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This occurs under King John's rule. Ties loosen between England and the continent.
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First one after the conquest by King Henry III. A Privy Council is established to oversee the administration of the government. The growth of the English constitution and parliament begins.
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Lasts until 1453. It promotes English nationalism.
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Kills an estimated one-third of England's population and continues for most part of the century.
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Legal document written in French that demanded that all court proceedings should be conducted in English, and official documents should be recorded in Latin.
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First rebellion of working class people against exploitation. Although it fails, it marks the beginning of popular protest
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John Wycliffe promotes the first complete translation of scripture into the English Language before dying.
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Considered the greatest poet of the Middle ages. Best known for the Canterbury Tales.
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The Chancery Office begins record-keeping in a form of East Midland English which becomes the written standard of English.
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Brought by William Caxton promoting literacy throughout the population.
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The War of the Roses ends after 30 years of civil unrest. 118 years of the Tudor Dynasty Begins.
