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The Restoration and the Augustian Age
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The Restoration of the Monarchy
Charles II ascended to the throne when the monarchy was restored in 1660. He adored the Sun King, Louis XIV; he patronized Royal Society, which was an association of scientists and intellectuals. -
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From the Glorious Revolution to Queen Anne
A revolution happened because the monarch was chosen by the Parliament and not by "divine right". This revolution has been called the "Bloodless Revolution". The Toleration Act and the Bill of Rights were enacted. During Queen Anne's reign the Act of Union passed. -
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The early Hanoverians
The reigns of George I and George ll. George I had to rely on ministers since he spent most of his life in Hanover. Sir Robert Walpole was the most important and powerful one. During George ll's reign there was the War of the Austrian Succession, between Austria and Prussia. -
The Romantic Age
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The Industrial Revolution
New resources, new technological innovations: the loom, the steam engine, etc... -
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The Declaration of Indipendence
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The French Revolution
During the French Revolution France declared War to Britain and Holland and the Battle of Waterloo occurred. Napoleon Bonaparte ruled the french army; he surrendered in 1814 and died a year later. -
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The new United Kingdom
It was formed in 1801 thanks to the Act of Union