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| Subject | Date Asked |
| queen elizabeth the first | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: 1. Why do you think Elizabeth thought so fondly of her father Henry vi even after he executed her ... A: 1. That's a tricky question, but be careful: Elizabeth's father was Henry VIII, not Henry VI. ... | |
| Odd paper found | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: this is just a shot in the dark, but I really dont know where else to look. I came across this ... A: What I would do is take it to an antiquarian book dealer. I don't know where you are in Florida, ... | |
| British Tudor Etiquette | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Are you familiar with something called "The Royal Book"? It's supposedly a handbook of court ... A: I am sorry for the delay, but I admit to being stumped by this one. I spent the past two days ... | |
| renaissance | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: what types of institutions were around during the english renaissance? A: This is a very broad answer Katie, but essentially there were two: the Church and the Monarchy. ... | |
| 19th Century Clothing Question | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to identify a portrait of an ancestor of mine. My uncle has a portrait (see attached ... A: Normally, I would say that this is outside of my expertise but this is something that has intrigued ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| (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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| "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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| - | 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
British History
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Joseph Logue
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I am knowledgeable about English history from about 1400 to 1688, and then from the reign of Victoria (after 1837). I have a particular interest in the monarchy and dynastic relations of Europe from 1800 onwards. I cannot answer questions regarding the latter Stuarts, the early Hanovers, and the politics of the 18th century.
Experience
Undergraduate degree in British history.
Lifelong interest, and over 25 years of personal study.
Oxford University: History of the British Monarchy
Education/Credentials
BA/History
MS/Library and Information Science
Awards and Honors
Graduated with distinction from the Program for European Studies (UMass Boston).
Awards and Honors
Graduated with distinction from the Program for European Studies (UMass Boston).
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