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 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Blair Years: 1997-2007 
 Collection of stories and background material about Tony Blair, who in May 2007 announced his resignation as the British prime minister. Features news stories, reactions to Blair's departure and other opinion pieces, a timeline, statistics, photos, video clips, material about Cherie Blair, and more. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/uk_politics/2007/blair_years/default.stm Topics: Heads of State Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Calculate Dates Based on Regnal Years
"This page will take a date in regnal years and return an ordinary date. For instance, if you enter 6/1 1 Elizabeth I, you will get the year 1559 because June 1st in her first regnal year occurred in 1559." Covers English monarchs from William I to James II. From Albion College (Mich.). http://www.albion.edu/english/calendar/Regnal_Years.html Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government Last updated Aug 29, 2007 Churchill and the Great Republic
This exhibit from the Library of Congress focuses on Winston Churchill's relationship with the United States. It begins with his early visit to the U.S. in 1895, followed by his marriage, then a more in-depth look at World War II, and his final visit in 1959. Includes high-quality digitized images. A good introduction to this complex diplomat, writer, statesman, and orator. Browsable and searchable. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/churchill/ Topics: Heads of State, International Governments Last updated Mar 1, 2004 The Churchill Centre and Museum at the Cabinet War Rooms, London
This organization "foster[s] leadership, statesmanship, vision, courage and boldness among democratic and freedom loving peoples worldwide, through the thoughts, words, works and deeds of Winston Spencer Churchill." The site includes a calendar of events, teaching materials, Centre publications, famous quotations and stories, and an extensive audio archive. http://www.winstonchurchill.org/ Topics: Heads of State Last updated May 24, 2009 The Churchill Papers
The papers of Sir Winston Churchill from "childhood letters and school reports to his final writings" have been indexed, and the over 70,000 entries are searchable or browsable by time period. Note that while this is an index, the search results are quite detailed and include abstracts. The site also provides a brief biography of Churchill and an overview of his papers. From Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. http://www.chu.cam.ac.uk/archives/collections/churchill_papers/ Topics: Archives, Correspondence, Heads of State, Notable People: Government Last updated Dec 19, 2008 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Text of the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Includes scripts, directions, psalms, prayers, and more. http://www.oremus.org/liturgy/coronation/ Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Women Last updated Jul 10, 2006 Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend
"This exhibition explores the life and reign of this remarkable queen [Elizabeth I], examining how her unique personality was forged and why her legend has endured." Includes images of books and maps, a children's exhibit guide, suggested reading, recommended Elizabethan music, a filmography, and related links. From the Newberry Library, Chicago. http://www.newberry.org/elizabeth/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Nov 10, 2009 Guardian Unlimited: The Blair Years
Special report on former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who announced his retirement in May 2007. Features news stories, opinion, polls, photos, cartoons, and content on specific topics (such as social policy and foreign affairs) related to Blair's time in office. From the website of the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/tonyblair Topics: Heads of State Last updated Aug 13, 2008 In Depth: Death of Milosevic
Compilation of news articles and analysis about the life and death (in March 2006) of Slobodan Milosevic, former president of Serbia and Yugoslavia, who "was being tried on charges of war crimes and genocide at the time of his death." Includes his life story and his trial before the United Nations war crimes tribunal. Also find a video obituary. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/europe/2001/yugoslavia_after_milosevic/default.stm Topics: Crime, Heads of State Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Julius Caesar: An Annotated Guide to Online Resources
This site includes links to primary sources such as Suetonius and Plutarch, in Latin and English, as well as Gaius Julius Caesar's own accounts of his campaigns. There are timelines of Caesar's career and essays on the Roman Empire. Searchable. http://www.virgil.org/caesar/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place Last updated Jul 14, 2004 The Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth I, 1533-1603
This detailed and thorough site contains information about her early life, major events of her reign, even her wardrobe. Topics include life in Elizabethan England, the status of women, the church, and the structure of the government. Glimpses of Elizabeth the person are revealed in the FAQ and through a collection of quotations. Includes bibliographies and film listings. From a hobbyist who has been "reading about, and studying, the Queen's life and reign for a long time." http://www.elizabethi.org/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Feb 28, 2005 Margaret Thatcher Foundation
This site provides access to documents relating to Margaret Thatcher, prime minister of Great Britain from 1979 to 1990. Find declassified Falklands War documents, letters and correspondence with foreign leaders, and handwritten notes. Also includes a chronology of important events, an overview of her political and personal life, and texts of many of her speeches. Searchable. http://www.margaretthatcher.org/ Topics: Archives, Correspondence, Heads of State Last updated Dec 15, 2004 Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Earl of Bothwell
This article looks at Mary, Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart), "the role of Mary's lover, the Earl of Bothwell, and the web of intrigue that surrounds ... [the] 16th-century murder mystery" in which "Lord Darnley, the husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, was murdered" in 1567. Includes a brief bibliography and links to related information about Mary, Queen of Scots, and Scottish monarchy and history. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/tudors/mary_queenscots_bothwell_01.shtml Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Mysteries and More, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Jul 28, 2006 Monarchies of Europe
Genealogical tables for European royalty, including royalty from Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Spain, France, Greece, and more. Also includes supplemental information on topics such as hemophilia and intermarriage in Queen Victoria's descendents, and links to related sites. From a European royalty genealogy enthusiast. http://www.btinternet.com/~allan_raymond/Monarchies_of_Europe.htm Topics: Families, Heads of State, History, Hobbies, Notable People: Government, People, Regions of the World Last updated Dec 8, 2004 Napoleon
Web companion to the PBS film, part of the Empires series, covering Napoleon Bonaparte's life with commentary by featured historians. Napoleon's marriage to Josephine, politics in France during this time, and in-depth articles about specific campaigns are included. Information about the film production, video clips, a battlefield simulator, a screen saver, teacher's resources, a comprehensive bibliography, and links to other sites are available. http://www.pbs.org/empires/napoleon/ Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 14, 2003 The Napoleon Series
This extensive site is dedicated to the study of Napoleon Bonaparte and the era in which he lived. It contains articles and book reviews written by amateurs and professionals, a FAQ, a discussion forum, and related links. Primary documents include diplomatic documents, memoirs, maps, and battle lists. Created and maintained by a team of amateur historians and Napoleon enthusiasts. http://www.napoleon-series.org/ Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 5, 2007 Napoleon.org
This highly graphic site covers Napoleon Bonaparte's life in pictures and documents (more in the French version). There is a searchable database of places to find Napoleonic information around the world, links to other Napoleon sites on the Web, and an excellent art exhibit of caricatures of Napoleon. From the Napoleon Foundation. http://www.napoleon.org/en/home.asp Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 14, 2003 The Official Web Site of the British Monarchy
Monarchy Today has information about the Queen, her role, household, finances, working day, ceremonies, etc. Art and Residences gives details on the history and role of the palaces and information on the collections and exhibits of jewels and art. Royal Family lists family members by title and has Golden Jubilee information, and memorials to recently deceased family members. There is also a History of the Monarchy . http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page1.asp Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 14, 2005 The Oliver Cromwell Website
This site offers biographical information, quotes by and about British politician and soldier Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England in the last years of his life. There is a bibliography of books and articles, an online exhibition, as well as links to re-enactment societies, historical organizations, and museums. http://www.olivercromwell.org/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place Last updated Dec 30, 2003 The Prince of Wales
"The official website of TRH The Prince of Wales [Charles] and The Duchess of Cornwall [Camilla], Prince William and Prince Harry." Features information about the charities, foundations, interests, and activities of these members of the British royalty. Includes information about the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall's official trip to New York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco in November 2005. Also includes photos and the text of speeches. http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government Last updated Nov 3, 2005 The Prince of Wales Visits San Diego: A Study in Perception
Article about the visit by Edward, the Prince of Wales, to San Diego in April 1920. Includes a discussion of the United States' "preoccupation and a fascination with English royalty," the preparations for the visit, and the events of the visit. Also includes photos. From the journal of the San Diego Historical Society. http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/92summer/wales.htm Topics: Heads of State Last updated Oct 10, 2005 Richard III Society, American Branch
This site is devoted to the study of King Richard III; the Wars of the Roses; fifteenth-century England; and the reputation of Richard III in history, literature, and drama. It includes a library of full-text editions and extracts of fifteenth through nineteenth-century sources on the Ricardian controversy; a hypertext edition of the Shakespeare play; essays; and teaching resources. There are links to discussion lists, newsgroups, medieval and renaissance sites, research libraries, and booksellers. http://www.r3.org/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Jul 31, 2002 Roman Emperors (De Imperatoribus Romanis)
Find biographical information on the rulers of ancient Rome. Included is a catalog with images of Roman coins that were issued with visages of the rulers and family members. There are also maps, including one for the city of Rome, topographical maps of selected portions of the ancient world, and of Europe dating from 1 A.D. through 1300 A.D. There is a battle index with a brief description and related maps. Stemmata (family trees) for many of the rulers are accessible through the Imperial Index . http://www.roman-emperors.org/ Topics: Archaeology, Heads of State, History, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Jul 27, 2005 The Romanovs: Their Empire, Their Books: The Political, Religious, Cultural, and Social Life of Russia's Imperial House
This online exhibition contains highlights from the Romanov collections held by the New York Public Library. "Collected by generations of Russian royalty, the spectacular books that once lined the shelves of their palace libraries are a tangible legacy of the Romanov dynasty that ruled the Moscow Tsardom and the Russian Empire for 300 years, until the Russian Revolution of 1917." http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/slv/exhibit/roman.html Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Jun 4, 2009 Royal Genealogies
Contains genealogies of European royal families. The author says the weakest part is in the French and Spanish lines of kings. Not searchable. From the ROOTS-L list. http://ftp.cac.psu.edu/~saw/royal/ Topics: Families, Heads of State, History, Hobbies, Notable People: Government, People Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Royal Residences: Buckingham Palace
Read a detailed history of the principal seat of the British monarchy in London, England at this official site. Contains photographs and paintings which give a glimpse into the life and world of the British royal family. http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=61 Topics: Architecture, Heads of State, Notable People: Government, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Royalty.nu: The British Royal Family
This site features an annotated bibliography of books and DVDs about the Windsors. Topics include individual family members, the pros and cons of monarchy, scandals, and titles, rite and ceremonies. The site also includes a brief overview of the family and the order of succession, and links to related sites. From a royalty and book enthusiast, who notes that the site is intended as a starting place "for teens and adults only." http://www.royalty.nu/Europe/England/Windsor/ Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 16, 2005 Style & Splendour: Queen Maud of Norway's Wardrobe, 1896-1938
"This display shows the spectacular wardrobe of Queen Maud, the British Princess who became Queen Consort of the newly independent Norway in 1905. Daughter of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Maud was renowned for her fashionable style." Features images of evening dresses, daywear, sportswear, and accessories. From the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London. http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1333_styleandsplendour/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Women Last updated Jul 11, 2005 TimeRef
This searchable site features timelines of events in Great Britain from 800 to 1499. "Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys, and cathedrals in England, Scotland, and Wales. Every person and building on this site has its own timeline and links to related subjects." Includes a glossary of terms, information on architectural styles, and three-dimensional images of buildings. Parts of the site do not display properly in Netscape. http://www.timeref.org/ Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Heads of State, History, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated May 3, 2005 Tudor England: 1485 to 1603
Biographical and historical information on Tudor monarchs, including Henry VII, Henry VIII and his six wives, Edward VI, Jane I (Lady Jane Grey), Mary I, and Elizabeth I; Tudor relatives; and other citizens. Includes images, primary sources (including letters written by Henry VIII's wives), life in Tudor England, genealogy, bibliography, and filmography. Frequently updated with new material. From a hobbyist. http://englishhistory.net/tudor.html Topics: Correspondence, Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 23, 2003 Tudor History
Incredibly comprehensive and thorough site on English Kings Henry VII and VIII and Edward VI, and Queens Jane Grey, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. Also includes information on Henry VIII's wives; lists and biographies of important people in Tudor history; life in Tudor England; architecture; chronologies and glossaries; genealogical trees; primary sources (electronic texts and documents); and even Tudor humor. Numerous portraits, as well as pictures of architecture and maps. http://www.tudorhistory.org/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 19, 2003 UK News: The Monarchy
Collection of stories and opinion pieces about Britain's royal family. Includes links to material about the Queen Mother (1900-2002), Princess Margaret, the golden jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2002, and the Act of Settlement. Includes photos and links to related sites. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/monarchy Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jan 19, 2009 |
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