For the purposes of model
making British history can be categorised into a number of periods :-
Click on the Image to some of the Ranges.
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| Ancient 55BC – 1100 |
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| Pre-History |
Within each era there are a number of precise periods, for example our Ancient period
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| Medieval 1100 - 1520+ |
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| Napoleonic 1700 – 1815+ |
would
include, The Romans, The Anglo-Saxons, The Vikings, and The Normans etc. etc.
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| World War I 1914 – 1918+ |
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| World War II 1939 – 1945+ |
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| Modern 1945 – 20-- |
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| "As you like it" |
Each Period brought its
own cultural and civilising influence. For instance The Industrial Revolution
occurred during the Napoleonic period as raw materials were converted into
products needed for the war effort. It was at about this time that we and the economy
changes from an agrarian based civilisation to an industrial base, with mass
migration from the land to the cities.
The next big jump was the
onslaught of the First World War, and then WWII. As education and wealth spread to the
masses, communications improves and a determination that "the few" will not control our destiny. We have had a steadier development of products spread over a longer
period. One could say the next leap will be the leap into space. But until then
we will improve longevity of life and the corporation of nations.
On reflection it seems that strife
concentrates the mind and pushes progress.
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