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| Lodovick Loid Esq (Lloyd) | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have come across a book by Mr Lloyd, Dated 1590. Dedicated to THe Archbishop of Canterbury John ...
A: I knew nothing of the Archbishop until your question. I'm not always a big fan of Wikipedia, but ...
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| Young families in the Tudor Period | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I'm writing a book [fictional] in the form of diary entries of an 18yo girl in the Tudor era - the ...
A: It is my guess that you cannot find much of anything because the questions are so broad. There was ...
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| Defender of the Faith | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Why do English monarchs after Henry VIII have the title Defender of the Faith when they are no ...
A: This is another excellent example of how well the Tudors knew how to turn everything to their ...
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| Daily Life | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Do you know any good books about daily life during the Victorian Era? Or even pre victorian era ...
A: I'm sorry it took me so long to answer your question -- I was without a computer for a week. Go to ...
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| Question about WW2 | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Was the Blitz the beginning of life in wartime Britain, in World War 2? I've just said that in my ...
A: Until the Germans began bombarding Britain in the early summer of 1940, the country was not directly ...
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| Victorian England | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Do you happen to know a book about child crime in 19th century England? Please I need it for a ...
A: I found these titles: Black swine in the sewers of Hampstead : beneath the surface of Victorian ...
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| Stanley and Livingstone expedition | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I need to find information on what supplies Stanley and Livingstone would have taken on their ...
A: There are a couple of books you may want to start with: Stanley : the impossible life of Africa's ...
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| An African emmissary brought over to Egland | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Is there any record of a African royalty coming to meet the British court and staying on as advisory ...
A: No, Cid, there is no record of that. The only time African royalty would come to court would be to ...
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| History of Health Information Technology in the UK | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I am doing a report. The question is when and did Health Information Technology get started in the ...
A: This is waaaay outside of my experience, but I advise you to go to the library and ask a reference ...
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| elizabethan times | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I am a high school student trying to write a research paper on currency and poverty in the ...
A: The social classes consisted of the Royal Family, the nobility, the tradesmen, the farmers, and the ...
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| Elizabeth I education in etiquette and manners | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Would you know of a book that princess Elizabeth would have learned basic manners and etiquette ...
A: I am a librarian and have searched all around in the hope that I might find a book of etiquette ...
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| empire | 2/7/2009 |
Q: What is the most powerful empire?
A: Well, as you know these things go in cycles. Right now, there is an argument to be made that the ...
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| Queen Anne Boleyn | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you can give me your opinion on the queen's last words; Tudor Chronicler Edward Hall ...
A: Tough one. The chronicler is usually given more credence I believe, but my knowledge of the Tudors ...
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| Locarno treaty and Great Britain | 1/15/2009 |
Q: why was Locarno treaty a success of the British diplomacy?
A: Wikipedia has a brief but interesting article on the subject: ...
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| british colonization | 10/29/2008 |
Q: can you explain why east indies and west indies are called that? i have drawn a vague line to ...
A: There was at one time a relatively simplistic understanding of the geographical world. Remember ...
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| English civil war | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am searching for an essay topic on the english civil war. I thought of writing with the thesis ...
A: That sounds, frankly, like a thoroughly well-thought out and comprehensive outline. If you write ...
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| Francis Duke of Teck's father | 10/19/2008 |
Q: The Duke of Teck's wife Mary Adelaide and his father,Duke Alexander of Wurttemberg were third ...
A: Well, this one nearly stumped me as when we speak of third cousins we are speaking about lateral ...
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| the symbol of the glove | 10/12/2008 |
Q: i am asking a question about the symbolisem of the glove to Queen Elizabeth in the painting called ...
A: There are a couple of portraits known as The Peace Portrait, only one of which shows the Queen ...
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| The most powerful monarchy of 19th century? | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Our dubious professor says it was England. This for a Victoria who had no control over Palmerston ...
A: As is often the case in such inquiries, there are multiple answers. Certainly, as you say, the ...
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| Henry V111 | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Who were the opposition that Henry V111 faced to his divorce from Catherine of Aragon
A: The answer is fairly simple: the Catholic Church in Rome and its allies. However, there is a much ...
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| Schools | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Okay. At what age were boys admitted into Eton? And I know it was mainly focused on sciences, but ...
A: Boys are generally admitted to Eton at age 13, following grammar school. This has historically been ...
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| henrys 6 wives | 4/17/2008 |
Q: why were each of henrys 6 wives so important
A: I'll start off by disagreeing with you -- not all his wives were "important." By that I mean ...
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| Queen Elizabeth | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am doing a project in school on Queen Elizabeth I and was wondering if we could interview on her ...
A: Sorry to make you choose but I don't normally do homework questions so I had to keep it simple. I ...
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| Drink in Victorian and Edwardian England | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Why was drink and the pub so important to the working classes in Victorian and Edwardian England?
A: Not just in Britain, but in most places around the world "the drink" was important chiefly because ...
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| school research project | 2/25/2008 |
Q: In the Shakespeare and Elizabethan Era what was the living conditions like in the homes?
A: For such a broad area, I am going to recommend that you head to a nearby library and look for books ...
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| Social Class | 1/31/2008 |
Q: i attend british cultural studies and i'm really into it, so i applied for presentation about ...
A: Very briefly (very!) I would say that the social classes were headed of course by the monarch and ...
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| henry vii's children | 1/20/2008 |
Q: could you possibly tell me what his children died of? Thankyou
A: It is believed that Arthur, the Prince of Wales died of consumption at the age of 15; Henry VIII ...
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| henry 7th | 1/16/2008 |
Q: who were henry 7th and Elizabeth of york's children called?? thankyou x
A: Henry VII and Elizabeth of York had seven children, only four of whom lived past childhood. They ...
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| Queen Elizabth 1 of England | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Did Queen Elizabeth ever marry anyone? I heard that she was thinking of marrying Robert Dudley. ...
A: No, Queen Elizabeth I never married before she died in 1603. Yes, Dudley was a potential husband ...
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| Henry VIII | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me how Henry VIII died, and also was lady Jane Grey anything to him?
A: Henry VIII died in January of 1547 of syphilis and a heart condition, brought on by years of abuse ...
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| Henry VIII | 11/11/2007 |
Q: It the moment I'm doing a essay were I'm answering the question,'does henry VIII deserve to be ...
A: As you may know, England only has one king who has come down to us known as "The Great," and that is ...
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| Meiji Restoration on Japan. | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me with a essay I have been stuck on for some reason. I read some ...
A: Japan is not an area with which I have a great deal of familiarity, but the Meiji Restoration of ...
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| Catholic Prime Minister. | 11/5/2007 |
Q: when my father went to school in Gibraltar in the 1940s and 1950s, he was taught that Catholics were ...
A: This is a copy of the answer I gave to a similar question about a year ago: From the research that ...
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| Stages of Empire | 10/27/2007 |
Q: During our lunch conversation at work last week the topic turned to history along with the present ...
A: "Seven Stages" is a popular configuration. It is used to mark the progressive stages of grief ...
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| Carriers | Second email has correct link (first email's is broken) | 10/23/2007 |
Q: For example, in HUNT & CO.’S 1850 DIRECTORY & TOPOGRAPHY OF THE TOWN OF WINCANTON, (viewable on the ...
A: Interesting site (if we're looking at the same one). I looked at some other sites and it appears to ...
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| Henry V11 | 10/8/2007 |
Q: How was Henry V11 able to bring the country into a position of relative stability? Why was he able ...
A: The ascent of Henry VII to the throne of England is a fascinating story of political will, victory ...
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| Henry the VII's daughters | 9/22/2007 |
Q: What were henry the seventh's daughters called? cheers -x-
A: What is with all the Henry VII questions of late? Henry VII had two daughters with Queen Elizabeth, ...
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| henry the 7th | 9/20/2007 |
Q: how many brothers and sisters did henry the 7th had.
A: Henry VII had no brothers or sisters. Henry's parents were Edmund Tudor and Lady Margaret Beaufort. ...
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| Tudors | 9/10/2007 |
Q: How many grandchildren did Henry V111 have? Thanks
A: Henry had three legitimate children who survived him -- in order, Mary I, Edward VI, and Elizabeth ...
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| The English Reformation | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I am just about to start studying the Reformation in England between 1529-1547 and was just ...
A: This is going to be brief, because the longer answer is really, really long. Essentially, the ...
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| Royal Succession Ring | 8/12/2007 |
Q: Greetings. I have just finished watching an excellent BBC production of Elizabeth I. When she ...
A: The ring of which you speak is a fascinating aspect of a monarch's regalia -- it represents a bond ...
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| Queen Elizabeth 1 | 6/20/2007 |
Q: When did Queen Elizabeth 1 change her image the 'the Virgin Queen' (eg, white make up, cut her hair ...
A: That's alright -- glad to help out. I was just this morning reading about Queen Elizabeth I and was ...
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| battles of the Mary Rose | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Would you be able to tell me the important battles that the Mary Rose took part in and some ...
A: The entry at Wikipedia is quite well written and accurate. I suggest you start there: ...
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| henry vIII's wives | 6/17/2007 |
Q: for each wife: why did he marry them? what sig. events happened in the marriage? why did the ...
A: 1. Catherine of Aragon: Henry married his brother Arthur's widow to solidify England's relations ...
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| Queen Elizabeth 1 | 6/17/2007 |
Q: When did Queen Elizabeth 1 change her image the 'the Virgin Queen' (eg, white make up, cut her hair ...
A: There is no specific date that the Queen began presenting an image of pure white virginity. She did ...
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| help! | 6/6/2007 |
Q: please let me know (or provide me with a site) that lets me know the similarities and differences ...
A: This is the type of question that Wikipedia (a site you should be careful of) does best. Therefore, ...
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| henryv111 | 5/17/2007 |
Q: what passage in this biblical book persuaded Henry that his marraige with katherine of arigon was ...
A: Leviticus 18:16 says, "Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it [is] thy ...
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| Class system of the Elizabethan era | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Joseph. I'm having a lot of trouble with my research project,so can you please help me? The ...
A: There is only space here to give you a rough idea of the information you seek. Basically, in ...
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| Battle of Trafalgar | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I am a 9th grade student preparing a report on the Battle of Trafalgar for my English class. The ...
A: I must say first that you are probably the most polite person who has ever written to me. Thank you ...
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| Windsor | 4/23/2007 |
Q: What happened to the Tudor to bring the Windsor's to the British monarchy?
A: I think what you're asking me is why did the Windsors succeed the Tudors, which is not the case. ...
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| religion | 4/21/2007 |
Q: Could you please tell me what religion Henry V111 was Thank you
A: Henry VIII was born, christened, and raised as a member of the Roman Catholic faith. His split with ...
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| Magna Carta and Habeas Corpus | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I have read two accounts of the history of Habeas Corpus and they seem to conflict with each other. ...
A: The idea of habeas corpus had existed in England from around the beginning of the 14th century ...
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| Henry V111 | 3/28/2007 |
Q: why did King Henry V111 kill all of his wives or divorce them i know the rhyme going divorce ...
A: Short answer: politics and pursuit of a son. Longer answer: Henry VIII married his first wife, ...
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| (Victorian era) students | 3/13/2007 |
Q: during the 1850s in England, where did young gentlemen go for schooling? I know it wasn't Eton, ...
A: In the 1850s, as for centuries before and ever since, young boys did indeed go to schools like Eton, ...
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| Peel | 3/9/2007 |
Q: Why did Peel fall from power in 1846?
A: Sorry to keep you waiting but I was away from my computer for a bit. I was not immediately familiar ...
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| hadrians wall | 3/8/2007 |
Q: . can you tell me when hadrians wall was built please
A: Please forgive the delay in answering, but my email was inoperative for a bit. Hadrian's Wall was ...
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| economics in Jane Eyre | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I just finished reading Jane Eyre. In it, she inherits 20,000 pounds, in the late 1840s. This is ...
A: I had answered a question similar to yours a long time ago. There is a Web site that makes these ...
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| victoria and albert | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I'm looking for a reputable reference about a story regarding a quarrel between Albert and Victoria ...
A: I have searched two reputable biographies of Queen Victoria: Queen Victoria: A Personal History, ...
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| International Bussiness | 12/19/2006 |
Q: Hello! I'm a student from University Nottingham Ningbo, China. Now I'm writing a British Culture ...
A: This question is not pertaining to British History, and the scope of your question is too large to ...
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| victorian time period | 12/14/2006 |
Q: ok what did they wear and eat back then?
A: Clothes and food. OK? Seriously, Aaron, the food was relatively similar to ours if a bit gamier, ...
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| Queen Victoria Shawl | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Our great aunt was given a shawl of Queen Victoria's. A note attached says "This shawl was once the ...
A: This may be a repeat, since I don't know if my earlier answer went through. In that message I said ...
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| Line of Succession | 11/13/2006 |
Q: Now, I realize that Edward became king after Victoria died, but what would have happened if he had ...
A: I assume you mean what would have happened if Edward VII died before his mother. Interesting ...
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| elizabeth and mary queen of scots | 11/12/2006 |
Q: why were elizabeth and mary queen of scots enemies
A: Here is the answer that I sent when this question was asked previously of me: ...
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| the tudors | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Why was mary queen of scots enimies with elizabeth
A: Both Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I were desecendants of King Henry VII, the first Tudor. ...
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| windor as royal surname | 11/7/2006 |
Q: i know that the royal family chose windsor as a surname because of their german connection, but why ...
A: Excellent question. In 1917, Lord Stamfordham, Private Secretary to King George V, was charged with ...
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| 19th century | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me with European (just British history will be helpful) Historical ...
A: The only real response I see was the contest between the British and Americans concerning the ...
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| Queen Victoria and the Census | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I am trying to find Queen Victoria in the 1891 UK Census
A: I have spent a bit of time on this question, and I have to tell you that I cannot find an answer. ...
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| "Bill of Rights" | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Jospeh. Re the 1689 "Bill of Rights", is that it's authentic title--or is it actually the "ENGLISH ...
A: The Bill of Rights was born as the Declaration of Rights after the de facto abdication of King James ...
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| Leader of the goverment (Prime Minister) | 10/5/2006 |
Q: Joseph: I believe that because of the Catholic Relief Act 1829 a Roman Catholic can't become Prime ...
A: It appears that I did not consider the Act, but relied instead on my instincts which dictated that ...
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| Leader of the goverment (Prime Minister) | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Joseph; your comment that it just hasn't happened yet I find hard to believe. I suggest that ...
A: Perhaps I misunderstood the question, but I still believe that there is no bar to a Roman Catholic ...
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| Leader of the goverment (Prime Minister) | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Has there ever been a Roman Catholic that has held the position of Prime Minister of The British ...
A: From the research that I have done I will say no, no Catholic has ever become Prime Minister of the ...
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| Late Victorian British popular culture | 9/22/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To. Hi Joe, Kieran here, i'm at Brighton University England, ...
A: Well that was certainly a follow-up and it seems that you have almost answered your own question. ...
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| Elizabeth I | 9/21/2006 |
Q: Who became king when Elizabeth I died and why?
A: When Elizabeth I died in 1603, the closest living relative to her succeeded to the throne. This man ...
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| London Pop. | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I have a simple question. What was the population of London in 1632?
A: Since an official census of the United Kingdom did not occur until 1801, figures are a bit hazy. ...
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| Late Victorian British popular culture | 9/17/2006 |
Q: can you tell me the effects of British Nationalism on the working class in the late 19th Century?
A: Well, since that is such a broad question I will need to know exactly what it is that you are ...
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| Queen Victoria and Royal Succession | 9/16/2006 |
Q: Friends, Many years ago I read that a few short years (like nine or seven)before she was crowned ...
A: From the moment that Queen Victoria was born (originally named Alexandrina Victoria) in 1819 she was ...
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| Henry the 7th | 9/10/2006 |
Q: Why was Henry the 7th an unlikely contender to the English throne?
A: It's true that Henry Tudor was not the likeliest candidate to become king, but that he attained the ...
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| Henry the 8ths legacy to Edward the 6th | 9/3/2006 |
Q: In terms of Law and order and power what was Henry the 8ths legacy to Edward the 6th
A: This by necessity must be a short answer because it is too complex to answer fully here. However, ...
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| Father In Law of Europe | 8/25/2006 |
Q: I have been watching the PBS series "Royal Family" and have become confused how the Danish King's ...
A: That was an interesting show, and it illustrated the point that kings reign by the will of the ...
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| Royal Charter Referring To Gypsies, GB | 8/14/2006 |
Q: this is a very peculiar question so it may not be within your remit but here goes.. During some work ...
A: Hmmm, I admit that that is a bit outside of my expertise, but my first referral is to a library. ...
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| State and Empire in Britain 1520-1720 | 7/19/2006 |
Q: What factors should be considered when looking at the impact of Scotland on Ireland in the sixteenth ...
A: I assume you mean the impact that Scotland and Ireland had on Britain. Well, chiefly, for Scotland, ...
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| Dona Kabab | 2/15/2006 |
Q: When was the (dona kabab) introduced to England and why is it called the dona Kabab.Thankyou.
A: I know very little about the history of food, and I did not even know what a dona kabab is (we call ...
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| English Monach family name | 2/14/2006 |
Q: The British Monarchy family name is Windsor. When Prince Charles becomes King will the Monarchy ...
A: There are two different names here to keep in mind. One is the family name (just like yours or ...
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| The Duke of Sussex | 2/7/2006 |
Q: Greetings. In Wikipedia I read: The Duke of Sussex is a peerage title conferred upon Prince ...
A: This is an illuminating question as it shows the principles of primogeniture and how succession to ...
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| BRITISH EMPIRE | 1/1/2006 |
Q: WHY DID BRITAIN WANT AN EMPIRE?
A: I'm sorry to say that the question is simply too broad. Very simply, all nations with aspirations ...
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| 1848 first public health act | 12/19/2005 |
Q: Could you please tell me ther main features/criteria of the very first british public health act. ...
A: Sorry if it's taken me a bit to answer; I didn't receive the original email. This is the kind of ...
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| British monarchy | 12/19/2005 |
Q: I did note your comments re later Stuarts but you might have a clearer idea than I do. Is there ...
A: and while I don't know much about the politics during the latter Stuarts I know there is a lot of ...
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| Lady Jane Grey | 12/15/2005 |
Q: Who ended Lady Jane Greys 9 day reign as Queen of England?
A: The rise of Mary Tudor (Queen Mary I) effectively ended the reign of Jane. While Jane is almost ...
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| Imperialism | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I have come to you before and you were very helpful. I have an essay due and need some help with a ...
A: Welcome back to AllExperts. That is a tough question for me, chiefly because East Asian Civ was ...
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| Hello
I'd like to ask you... | 11/18/2005 |
Q: I'd like to ask you why do people in England, Australia, Ireland drive on the left hand side of the ...
A: Hey Luke, I pressed the wrong button, sorry about the first response. It does reflect that this is ...
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| Affects of Mary Tudor | 11/14/2005 |
Q: I am doing a report on the direct affects of Mary Tudor's protestant killings on England. If you ...
A: You certainly have a rich topic there, as the era was beset by much religious strife in England. ...
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| Admiral devoured by crabs | 11/11/2005 |
Q: Unfortunately I don't remember the newspaper, as I was a child at that time. Moreover, I lived in ...
A: I'm afraid I've hit a wall, and cannot find a specific answer to your question. I have many ...
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| Admiral devoured by crabs | 11/11/2005 |
Q: I remember that many years ago (maybe 25) I read in a newspaper in their "Trivia" section that an ...
A: What I'm finding, Gabriel, is that those who are either buried or lost at sea suffer such a fate as ...
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| Dear Joseph, please help me... | 11/9/2005 |
Q: please help me to answer these questions as fast as you can because I have exam of them tomorrow! ...
A: Cutting it close, aren't you? Henry's six wives were: Catherine of Aragon (divorced); Anne Boleyn ...
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| The Queen's Prests under Elizabeth I | 11/5/2005 |
Q: What exactly were the Queen's Prests at the time of Elizabeth I? References to follow up would be ...
A: Not being immediately familiar with the term, I had to do a little research myself. Priests usually ...
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| Queen Victoria's family circa 1889 | 10/7/2005 |
Q: Could you tell me ages and occupations of Queen Victoria's daughters and grandchildren in 1889? I'm ...
A: In 1889, Queen Victoria's four remaining daughters (Princess Alice died in 1878) were busy with ...
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| Who was the better king ,henry the 7th or henry the 8th? | 9/22/2005 |
Q: can you also tell moi who was the better king in relations with other countries, money and countrol ...
A: In my own opinion, I believe that Henry VII was a better king than his son Henry VIII. In short, H7 ...
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| Great Awakening | 9/15/2005 |
Q: Not sure if this is in your area but: In what ways was the Great Awakening to extend the concept ...
A: You're right -- this goes a bit beyond my area. However, I hate to leave someone hanging. Check ...
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| Suffragists and suffragettes | 9/5/2005 |
Q: What were the political and other differences between the suffragists and the suffragettes? I'd be ...
A: I'll try hard to fit this into my category of British History, but the explanation can be applied to ...
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| Queen Victoria | 8/10/2005 |
Q: In the middle years of her reign people criticized the queen for being a recluse, not becuase they ...
A: As you may or may not know, the reason for the Queen's seclusion was her overwhelming grief over the ...
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| - | 8/2/2005 |
Q: I'd like to ask you what the difference is between a Briton and an Englishman. Which are the Brits ...
A: As lame as it sounds, the difference between Briton and English(wo)man seems to me to be more ...
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| King Richard I of england | 5/12/2005 |
Q: by what other name was King Richard I of England known
A: King Richard I of England (r. 1189-1199) was also known as "the Lion-Heart" or, in the French that ...
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| The Globe Theater | 5/10/2005 |
Q: What can you tell me about the original Globe Theater's architecture and why that made it so special ...
A: This is a bit outside my area, so I'll do something that I normally do not like doing and that is to ...
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| Oliver Cromwell Death | 5/2/2005 |
Q: I'm doing a term paper for my history class and was asked to ask other people that know this area of ...
A: Though I hadn't really thought of it before, I do (after checking some sources) believe he died a ...
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| london 1600 | 4/30/2005 |
Q: could you please tell me who was responsible for designing and shaping london in the 17th century? ...
A: Well, "designing" London would have to be Sir Christopher Wren. But shaping means many things. ...
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| Queen Victoria's descendants | 1/26/2005 |
Q: How many of queen Victoria's grandchildren are still alive and who are they and what do they do?
A: None of Queen Victoria's grandchildren are alive today. The last, Princess Alice, Countess of ...
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| Can you tell me Scoltland how to merge into England ? | 12/10/2004 |
Q: My question is following, I really want to know Scoltland how to merge into England. Can you ...
A: You are in luck -- there are thousands of titles available on the union of England and Scotland. ...
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| Christmas feasting | 12/7/2004 |
Q: Do you know which English monarch decreed that a goose should be eaten on Christmas Day please?
A: I did a little searching, as this is a bit outside my area of expertise. The nearest I came was ...
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| Architecture | 11/21/2004 |
Q: What is a logue/loggia?
A: The two terms are not related. "Logue" is an Irish surname. "Loggia" can be found in any ...
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| Victorian period | 11/15/2004 |
Q: Where did the Victorian period take place and who was the monarch of this time period?
A: The Victorian period was 1837 - 1901, when Victoria was Queen of England, and Empress of India. ...
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| Wolsey | 11/8/2004 |
Q: Did Cardinal Wolsey have a policy towards Ireland? Did he have any particular designs on Ireland so ...
A: This is outside my usual area, but I can give you what little I know. Henry VII (father of Henry ...
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| rising | 10/27/2004 |
Q: I may have the wrong chap to ask bur here goes: Without the use of alarm clocks before they were ...
A: You're right -- this is outside my area of expertise, but your question got me wondering, too. I ...
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| European occupation in Africa/ "Scramble for Africa" | 10/2/2004 |
Q: Why did West Africa fail to prevent the European Occupation of Africa/ "Scramble for Africa"?
A: I don't have many options when something is outside my area, but I hate to leave you hanging without ...
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| hobbes and locke | 9/13/2004 |
Q: DID HOBBES AND LOCKE EVER ACTUALLY MEET IN PERSON? thanks a lot!
A: I forgot to add two informative links that may help you out. Hobbes: ...
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| the butler | 8/4/2004 |
Q: what was the title of the chief butler or steward of a great house hold please.
A: As with so many things, there is a variety of answers. "Majordomo" was the term used in the time of ...
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| Henry VIII | 7/26/2004 |
Q: Henery gave a necklace to one of his women,the motto on it was in latin, it said in english ...
A: I have tried many of my sources, but I could not find an answer for you. I have a dim memory of ...
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| can you please tell me how... | 6/29/2004 |
Q: can you please tell me how the english treated the slaves for Africa?
A: I initially stated that this wasn't my area of expertise; however, on reflection, I think I can help ...
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| Queen Elizabeth I | 5/26/2004 |
Q: I heard on "Jeopardy" tonight that Queen Elizabeth I changed the distance of a mile from 5,000 ft. ...
A: I'm sorry it took so long for me to get back, and though I think this is a little outside my area I ...
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| the british navy | 5/20/2004 |
Q: could you please tell me about the british navy
A: Sorry to be so abrupt, Jawad, but it's one of the two options I had. This is the other. Forgive me ...
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| Mary Seymour, daughter of Katheryn Parr | 5/16/2004 |
Q: After the death of King Henry VIII of England, his widow, Katheryn Parr, married Thomas Seymour, ...
A: It appears that what you've written contains just about everything there is to know about the ...
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| british empire | 5/6/2004 |
Q: can you please tell me more about how great (powerful) was the british empire?
A: I'm sorry to say that I cannot really answer this question. It is simply too broad. There are over ...
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| trivia | 4/21/2004 |
Q: Joseph,can you answer this question for me today? I need it for a daily trivia question. It was ...
A: I've read numerous times that it was Halley's Comet (I don't feel like doing the math), which is ...
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| valuation / information | 4/7/2004 |
Q: My father has a 7 Chamber Encyclopedias dated 1878. We would like some information on them as they ...
A: Though this is outside my area, I think that you may have something of interest, if not value. I am ...
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| Richard III | 3/28/2004 |
Q: Do you have any good information about Richard III concerning his innocence in the case of the ...
A: There are many good Web sites Richard III, with varying degree of coverage of his relationship with, ...
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| Tudor primary sources | 3/4/2004 |
Q: I am writing a 20-page undergraduate research paper on Tudor London - the conception/perception of ...
A: 20 pages? Ouch. From your question, I think you are interested in the history of the idea of the ...
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| Historical song | 2/24/2004 |
Q: The song, "Ring around the rosy"--do you know the true history behind it? I thought it dealt with ...
A: Good morning, I did a little research over here at HQ. I had heard this story numerous times but ...
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| King John | 2/24/2004 |
Q: Why was King John a bad King
A: Good Evening JJ, Well, bad is a relative term. It is true that the assorted lords and barons did ...
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| Greenwich | 2/15/2004 |
Q: Joseph. An odd question perhaps, but for reasons that do not bear going into, I am trying to find ...
A: As you probably know by now, Greenwich has many associations with the sea because of the Royal Naval ...
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