How Great Britain became the most extended and powerful Empire in the world (19th century)
English Civil War
A series of armed conflicts between King Charles Ist and the Parlement in the Kingdom of England in the 17th century.
The Norman conquest
William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066. For further information have a look at this video.
Napoleon failed to invade Great Britain after the Battle of Trafalguar- a navy battle off Spain- against Admiral Nelson in October 1805. Admiral Nelson died aboard HMS Victory (it is the name of the vessel- HMS stands for His/Her Majesty Ship). Nelson's body was placed in a cask of brandy mixed with camphor and myrrh and sent back to Britain.
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