Module #1 Introduction to Royalty and the British Empire Overview of the course and significance of studying royalty and the British Empire
Module #2 The Origins of the British Monarchy Exploring the earliest monarchs of England and the evolution of the British monarchy
Module #3 The Norman Conquest and the Medieval Monarchy The impact of the Norman Conquest on the British monarchy and its development during the Middle Ages
Module #4 The Tudors:A Golden Age of Royalty The reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I:their achievements and legacies
Module #5 The Stuarts and the English Civil War The tumultuous reigns of James I, Charles I, and Charles II:the English Civil War and its consequences
Module #6 The Glorious Revolution and the Hanoverians The Glorious Revolution, the Bill of Rights, and the reigns of the Hanoverian monarchs:George I to Victoria
Module #7 Queen Victoria and the British Empire The reign of Queen Victoria, the expansion of the British Empire, and the role of the monarch during this period
Module #8 The British Empire:Rise and Expansion The growth of the British Empire, its territorial acquisitions, and the impact of imperialism
Module #9 The British Empire:Administration and Governance The structures and systems of governance within the British Empire, including the role of the Viceroy and colonial administrators
Module #10 The British Empire:Economic and Cultural Impact The economic and cultural consequences of the British Empire, including the transmission of ideas, cultures, and technologies
Module #11 The British Monarchy in the 20th Century The reigns of Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, and George VI:the monarchys adaptation to changing times
Module #12 Elizabeth II:A Modern Monarch The reign of Queen Elizabeth II, her role in modern Britain, and the evolution of the monarchy in the 20th and 21st centuries
Module #13 The Role of the Royal Family Today The contemporary role of the royal family, their charitable work, and their engagement with British society
Module #14 Ceremonial and Symbolic Roles of the Monarchy The monarchys ceremonial and symbolic functions, including the State Opening of Parliament and the Trooping the Colour ceremony
Module #15 The Monarchy and the Commonwealth The relationship between the British monarchy and the Commonwealth, including the role of the monarch as Head of the Commonwealth
Module #16 Challenges and Controversies Facing the Monarchy The challenges and controversies surrounding the monarchy, including issues of accountability, transparency, and relevance
Module #17 The Future of the Monarchy Debates about the monarchys future, including succession, reform, and the possibility of a republic
Module #18 The British Empires Legacy Today The ongoing impact of the British Empire on contemporary politics, society, and culture
Module #19 Decolonization and Post-Colonialism The process of decolonization, the emergence of new nations, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism
Module #20 The British Empire and Globalization The connections between the British Empire and globalization, including the transmission of ideas, cultures, and technologies
Module #21 Imperialism and Its Critics The critiques of imperialism and the British Empire, including arguments for and against empire and its legacies
Module #22 The British Empire in Popular Culture Representations of the British Empire in literature, film, and popular culture
Module #23 Historical Debates and Controversies Ongoing historical debates and controversies surrounding the British Empire, including the role of imperialism and colonialism
Module #24 Primary Sources and Historical Evidence Examining primary sources and historical evidence to understand the British Empire and royalty
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Royalty and the British Empire career
