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London: The NovelLondon: The Novel by Edward Rutherfurd
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Follows the history of London from Roman occupation to contemporary times through the rise and fall of several families.
BecketBecket
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1170 Follows the close relationship between Norman King Henry II and Saxon friend Thomas Becket, a friend ship that is tested once Becket takes on added responsiblity quite seriously.
The Lion in WinterThe Lion in Winter
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1183 Henry II and his family celebrate Christmas in France. Henry moves to put his son John on the throne while his wife backs Richard the Lionheart.
BraveheartBraveheart
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1280 Edward the First of England tries to keep much of British occupied Scotland pacified but a wild upstart named William Wallce has other ideas.
The Canterbury Tales (Penguin Classics)The Canterbury Tales (Penguin Classics) by Geoffrey Chaucer
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1380's A group of traveling pilgrims make their way to the shrine of now Saint Thomas Beckett and share their stories.
Terry Jones' Medieval LivesTerry Jones' Medieval Lives
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This series looks at the typical roles of Medieval lives (the knight, the king, the monk) and exposes them in fun and interesting ways.
Henry VHenry V
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1415 Henry the V moves his out numbered army of longbow men into France to win a surprising but short term victory.
The Tudors - The Complete First SeasonThe Tudors - The Complete First Season
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1520's A young ego driven Henry VIII attempts to balance politics, religion and his unpredictable love life in this Showtime TV series.
ElizabethElizabeth
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1558 Daughter of Henry VII, Elizabeth secures her throne with the help of friends and a few enemies.
Elizabeth - The Golden Age (Widescreen Edition)Elizabeth - The Golden Age (Widescreen Edition)
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1585 Spain makes an attempt to when back England to the Catholic faith by invading and a rival from Scotland makes an attempt at Elizabeth's crown.
Rob RoyRob Roy
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Eary 1700's A scotish cattleman must battle with the ancient feudal land system.
The Madness of King GeorgeThe Madness of King George
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1788 Is King George III crazy or is it something else that's effecting him?
Oliver TwistOliver Twist by Charles Dickens
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1839 An insightful look at industrialized England as a poor orphan boy escapes a workhouse only to become a street criminal.
Mrs. BrownMrs. Brown
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1860's Address the rumors of whether Queen Victoria had a sexual relationship and/or marragie to one of her servants a man by the name of John Brown.
The Charge of the Light BrigadeThe Charge of the Light Brigade
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1854 A mistake on the battle field leads to a heroic but disasterous last stand on the battle field during the Crimean War.
Zulu DawnZulu Dawn
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1879 South African Zulu armies begin to over run the British at the Battle of Isandlwana in this sobering picture centered on British Imperialism.
ZuluZulu
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1879 The battle of Rorke's Drift in South Africa begins the turn of the tide against the Zulus.
Michael CollinsMichael Collins
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1920's Address the Irish Civil War and one of it's more prominent Irish leaders Michael Collins who would later help form the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
Battle of BritainBattle of Britain
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1940 Germany makes a major attempt to cross the the channle and invade England
The QueenThe Queen
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1997 After the death of Princess Diana Queen Elizabeth II must come to turns with a changing nation