Module #1 Introduction to the British Monarchy Overview of the course, importance of the British Monarchy in history, and what to expect
Module #2 The Early Years:Anglo-Saxon Kings (5th-11th century) Origins of the British Monarchy, key Anglo-Saxon kings, and their impact on English history
Module #3 The Norman Conquest and the Plantagenets (11th-12th century) The impact of the Norman Conquest, rise of the Plantagenet dynasty, and key monarchs
Module #4 The Middle Ages:The Plantagenets and the Black Death (13th-14th century) Plantagenet kings, the Black Death, and social change in medieval England
Module #5 The Wars of the Roses (15th century) Causes, key events, and consequences of the Wars of the Roses, including the rise of the Tudors
Module #6 The Tudors:Henry VII to Henry VIII (15th-16th century) The Tudor dynasty, Henry VII, Henry VIII, and the English Reformation
Module #7 The Tudors:Edward VI to Elizabeth I (16th century) Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I:their reigns, achievements, and legacies
Module #8 The Stuarts:James I to Charles I (17th century) The Stuart dynasty, James I, Charles I, and the lead-up to the English Civil War
Module #9 The English Civil War and the Interregnum (17th century) Causes, key events, and consequences of the English Civil War, including the execution of Charles I
Module #10 The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution (17th century) The Restoration of the monarchy, Charles II, James II, and the Glorious Revolution
Module #11 The Hanoverian Dynasty:George I to George III (18th century) The Hanoverian dynasty, George I, George II, and George III, including the American Revolution
Module #12 The Industrial Revolution and the British Empire (18th-19th century) The impact of the Industrial Revolution on the British monarchy and the growth of the British Empire
Module #13 The Victorian Era:Queen Victoria and the British Empire (19th century) Queen Victorias reign, the British Empire at its peak, and social change in 19th-century Britain
Module #14 The Late 19th and Early 20th centuries:The Decline of the British Empire The decline of the British Empire, key monarchs, and the impact of World War I
Module #15 The Interwar Period and World War II (20th century) The British monarchy during World War II, including the role of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Module #16 The Modern Monarchy:Elizabeth II (20th-21st century) Queen Elizabeth IIs reign, key events, and the modernization of the British monarchy
Module #17 The Monarchy in the 21st Century:Challenges and Changes Current challenges facing the British monarchy, including issues of succession, finance, and relevance
Module #18 Rituals and Traditions of the British Monarchy The significance of coronations, State Opening of Parliament, and other royal rituals and traditions
Module #19 The Role of the Royal Family in Modern Britain The role of the royal family in British society, including charitable work, diplomacy, and soft power
Module #20 The British Monarchy and the Media The relationship between the British monarchy and the media, including the impact of social media and modern journalism
Module #21 The Future of the British Monarchy Debates about the future of the monarchy, including issues of succession, reform, and abolition
Module #22 Monarchical Institutions and the Constitution The role of the monarch in the British Constitution, including the relationship with Parliament and the government
Module #23 Ceremonial and Symbolic Roles of the Monarch The monarchs ceremonial and symbolic roles, including the Trooping the Colour and the State Opening of Parliament
Module #24 The Monarchy and National Identity The relationship between the British monarchy and national identity, including the role of the monarch as a unifying figure
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The British Monarchy: A Historical Overview career
