Introduction Castles first came to England in 1066 when William‚ Duke of Normandy‚ won the battle of Hastings. The Normans needed castles because they had taken control of England by force and were hated by many English people. The Normans had to protect themselves from English rebellions and they needed to keep power over and show strength to the English people. William made sure that castles were built all over England in major towns. The first castles were built very quickly and were very
Premium Middle Ages
originally seen in completely opposite climates and conditions. Background to Mendips: The Mendip hills are situated on the northern side of the Somerset plain‚ 30km south of Bristol in south-west of England‚ they extend from the Estuary of the River Severn all the way across to the Cotswold’s in the east. The Mendips range in size with Black Down being the largest peak at 325 meters high. The Mendips consist of a vast plateau with different valleys and gorges running throughout the hills‚ both the north
Premium Geomorphology Geology Earth
Tyler is stranded with his illogical mother at the Severn City Airport and in a time of crisis‚ Elizabeth literally interprets the Bible for answers. Tyler begins to mimic Elizabeth as a result of Elizabeth being his sole parental figure. Clark notices Tyler reciting passages from the Bible to the dead on
Premium Mother Father Actor
Tidal Energy Tidal energy is also known as tidal power‚ it is a form of hydropower that converts the energy collected from ocean tides into useful types of power‚ most specifically electricity. Tidal energy has been around for many years but the use of it today is minimal at best. Being that tidal energy relies solely on the oceans’ tides‚ which are always there and always will be‚ it has the potential to be a front-runner in the coming future of electricity. Though it is not yet a top source
Premium Tide
Although Edward II’s sexuality is disputed‚ his outrageous fondness for men was not necessarily a problem. In the fourteenth century‚ God’s anointed was free to make love to whomever they wished. But not only was he incapable of recognising a brazen charlatan and incapable of learning from past mistakes‚ he was their willing accomplice. His first favourite had been Piers Gaveston. The nobility chopped the head off Edward’s first favourite‚ but a couple of others followed before Hugh de Spenser‚ son
Premium English-language films England Edward IV of England
BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN KEATS Born in London‚ England‚ on October 31‚ 1795‚ John Keats devoted his short life to the perfection of poetry marked by vivid imagery‚ great sensuous appeal and an attempt to express a philosophy through classical legend. In 1818 he went on a walking tour in the Lake District. His exposure and overexertion on that trip brought on the first symptoms of the tuberculosis‚ which ended his life. Quotes "If Poetry comes not as naturally as Leaves to a tree it had better not
Free John Keats
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the most memorable and accomplished US president despite his disability. He was born January 30‚ 1882 in Hyde Park‚ New York. FDR also grew up in Hyde Park and lived a privileged life. He went to high school at a private school called Groton and graduated in 1900. He went to Harvard and edited the “Crimson”. He graduated in 1903. He went to Columbia Law School in 1904 and graduated in 1907. Soon after‚ he fell madly in love with his sixth cousin‚ Eleanor Roosevelt. Her
Premium Franklin D. Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt New Deal
t Compare and contrast of: Joseph Plum Martin & Co Aytch; Sam Watkins There are both differences and similarities in the memoirs written by both Joseph Plumb Martin and Sam Watkins. Both Martin and Watkins talk about the pride‚ misery‚ glory and horror of the battles that were fought throughout The Revolutionary War. Some of the adventures and sufferings of both men gives its readers a direct perception of what life was like for them. The American Revolution (1775-83) is also known
Free American Revolutionary War American Revolution George Washington
Andrew Jackson biography Synopsis Andrew Jackson was born on March 15‚ 1767‚ in the Waxhaws region between North Carolina and South Carolina. A lawyer and a landowner‚ he became a national war hero after defeating the British in New Orleans during the War of 1812. Jackson was elected the seventh president of the United States in 1828. Known as the "people’s president‚" Jackson destroyed the National Bank‚ founded the Democratic Party and is known for his support of individual liberty. He died on
Premium Andrew Jackson President of the United States
I. SUBJECT T.H. White’s novel‚ The Sword in the Stone‚ is placed during medieval England. The novel revolves around Wart and his foster family at the Castle of the Forest Sauvage‚ which includes Sir Ector and his son‚ Kay. The plot opens with the need of a tutor for Kay and Wart; moments later‚ this role is fulfilled by Merlyn the Magician. At the Forest Sauvage‚ Merlyn regularly tutors Wart and educates him through extraordinary means; they travel on adventures that educate and transform Wart
Premium English-language films Knights of the Round Table King Arthur