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Tag Archives: Henry VIII
The Rise of the Royal Navy
Being an island nation, England and later Great Britain invested greatly in developing its navy which, by the end of the 18th century, was the most powerful in the world. However, the start of the Royal Navy began much earlier … Continue reading
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Tagged Henry VIII, impressment, Napoleonic Wars, Quotas Act, Royal Navy
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The Tudors: Fact or Fiction?
Miles Feuerstein The Tudors was a popular show on Showtime that lasted for four seasons. The show was rich and had many interesting and dramatic storylines, not all of the events depicted in the show are historically accurate. This blog … Continue reading
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Tagged Cardinal Wolsey, Henry VIII, James I, Showtime, Tudors, TV
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