Historical Timelines and Literary Influences

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Julius Caesar's initial attempt to invade Britain.

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55 B.C.

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Emperor Claudius successfully invades Britain, establishing Londinium (London).

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43 A.D.

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Construction of Hadrian’s Wall marking Roman frontier.

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122 A.D.

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Roman withdrawal from Britain.

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410 A.D.

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Arrival of St. Augustine, initiating Christianisation and further Latin influence on English.

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597 A.D.

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Battle of Hastings; Norman Conquest by William of Normandy.

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1066

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Middle English period marked by heavy French influence.

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1150-1500

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English regains prominence; decline in spoken French in England.

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14th Century

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William Caxton introduces the printing press to England.

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1476

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Reign of Elizabeth I, marking the Elizabethan Golden Age.

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1558-1603