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55 BCE
Julius Caesar's First Invasion
Julius Caesar saw the invasion of Britain as an opportunity to expand the Roman Empire and establish his reputation as a successful military leader. He believed that conquering new territories would bring glory and prestige to Rome. -
Period: 55 BCE to
From Julius Caesar's invasion to William the Conqueror
The British Isles were invaded several times throughout history. The Romans were the first who came to invade terrritories inhabited by the Celts. They were followed by Germanic peoples, by the Vikings, by the Normans. -
54 BCE
Caesar's second expedition to Britain
Caesar wanted to prevent Britain from becoming a base for potential threats to Roman Gaul (modern-day France), which he had already conquered. -
43 BCE
Emperor Claudius
The actual conquest of Britain took place under Emperor Claudius in 43 AD and was a significant event in Roman history. The Romans landed at Richborough (Kent) led by Aulo Plauzio and defeated the Catuvellauni tribe and their allies in the battles of Medway of the Thames. -
60
Boudicca
Boudicca, Queen of the tribe of the Iceni opposed Roman rule. After the death of her husband, King Prasutagus, the Romans attempted to annex the Iceni kingdom and seize their lands. Boudicca fiercely resisted and rallied other tribes to join her cause.During her rebellion Queen Boudicca led her forces in the destruction of several Roman settlements in ancient Britain. One of the most notable towns was Camulodunum, which is now modern-day Colchester in England. -
122
Hadrian's wall
Hadrian's Wall was built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (2nd century AD). The wall stretches across the width of northern England, from the east coast to the west coast.
The primary purpose of the Wall was to serve as a defensive fortification, to protect Roman Britain from the tribes in the north, particularly the Picts.
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410
Withdrawal of Roman troops from Britain
The Roman legions were withdrawn to protect Rome from the attack of the barbarians.[Guarda il video
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449
Anglo-Saxon Invasion
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Britain was left vulnerable to invasions from various Germanic tribes such as the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. They gradually migrated to Britain and established their own kingdoms.
These tribes brought with them their own languages, cultures, and social structures, which had a significant impact on the development of the British Isles. They established several kingdoms, including Wessex, Mercia, Northumbria, and East Anglia, among others. -
793
Viking Raids Begin
The Viking invasion refers to a series of raids, invasions, and settlements carried out by Norse seafarers from the late 8th to the 11th centuries AD. The Vikings, originating from what is now modern-day Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark), were skilled sailors and warriors who ventured out across the seas to explore, trade, and sometimes plunder other lands.
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1066
The Norman Conquest
The Norman Conquest refers to the invasion and conquest of England by the Normans, led by William the Conqueror. This event had a profound and lasting impact on the history, culture, and governance of England.
The Normans introduced a new ruling class, with Norman nobles replacing many of the English aristocracy. They also brought their own language, Norman French, which became the language of the ruling elite, while English continued to be spoken by the common people.